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by Reck
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:29 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation Behind Physical DPC is This a Problem?
Replies: 1
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Condensation Behind Physical DPC is This a Problem?

Hi I have an end terraced home that is currently being rewired. The electrician said that he had to cut through the damp proof membrane on the gable end during installation, and that after doing so the side facing the brick wall was wet. He said he thought it might be bad pointing, but I know that g...
by Reck
Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Solid Wall Brick Replacement and Removing Masonry Paint
Replies: 0
Views: 2585

Solid Wall Brick Replacement and Removing Masonry Paint

Hi, I've just bought a terrace that is mostly of cavity wall construction, however the rear wall of the kitchen (outrigger) is of solid construction with 'stretchers' and 'headers' of the 'flemish bond' type. The wall is currently covered in about 4 layers of masonry paint. I started to remove this ...
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