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by Grantx
Mon Oct 09, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Correct Mortar Mix for Roof Verge
Replies: 2
Views: 13416

Re: Correct Mortar Mix for Roof Verge

JB, I've not heard of that mix. Why is it preferable to 3 or 4:1 sand cement?

Grant.
by Grantx
Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:57 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Steel Beam, Padstone and Coursing Question!
Replies: 1
Views: 3322

Re: Steel Beam, Padstone and Coursing Question!

Cut the block on the second course, ie to the level of the top of the beam. This will, as if by magic, correspond (or should do) to your level at which the joists sit.
by Grantx
Sun Oct 08, 2017 11:56 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Basement Water Patch and Puddle and High Humidity in House
Replies: 4
Views: 2298

Re: Basement Water Patch and Puddle and High Humidity in House

Looks like a question of elimination. If you can, dig down against your exterior wall in line with, and to the same depth of, your neighbours drain/manhole. I suspect that if his water is clear there is no leek. However, you may find something to which your leak can be attributed.
by Grantx
Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:12 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp Under Skirting Board in Living Room With Solid Concrete Floor
Replies: 1
Views: 5018

Re: Damp Under Skirting Board in Living Room With Solid Concrete Floor

Probably lack of DPM (damp-prof membrane) under the concrete. If it was a leak, I suspect the damp would be more localised, however, look outside anyway for any potential causes. Otherwise, a (possibly only temporary) measure would be to water-proof the surface (small job) via appropriate paint/trea...
by Grantx
Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:04 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Basement Water Patch and Puddle and High Humidity in House
Replies: 4
Views: 2298

Re: Basement Water Patch and Puddle and High Humidity in House

Those are the old foundations in what I presume is an old house. Contingencies for penetration of damp wre minimal, if non-existent, in older properties. Many houses were built with little or no cavities. We can therefore assume the same applied to foundations. One possible remedy is called "ta...
by Grantx
Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:51 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp Musty Smell in Middle Dry Lined Flat
Replies: 1
Views: 2197

Re: Damp Musty Smell in Middle Dry Lined Flat

Start here. Hope it helps.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?source= ... Q0zWU3Te9A
by Grantx
Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:48 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Requesting Advice on Returning Damp/Cold Spots on Internal Wall Backing onto Chimney
Replies: 3
Views: 2295

Re: Requesting Advice on Returning Damp/Cold Spots on Internal Wall Backing onto Chimney

Get into the loft space and checks for leaks or rips in the roof felt.
by Grantx
Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:01 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Protecting Outside Bricks Using Water Seal Solution
Replies: 2
Views: 2288

Re: Protecting Outside Bricks Using Water Seal Solution

A building/brickwork needs to 'breath' by via a freeflow of air (one of the reasons for cavities); sealants stop this. Brick will outlast all on this forum, including yourself; they don't need protecting.

If you have problems caused by water, it needs to fixed, but not with sealants.

Grant.
by Grantx
Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:58 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Foundations on Permitted Developed for Extending Kitchen
Replies: 3
Views: 2511

Foundations on Permitted Developed for Extending Kitchen

I'm considering extending my kitchen (1 storey) by 3m under PD. I know the minmum requirement for a concrete foundation but does this apply regardless of existing (2 storey) foundation? Surely taking the footing down to just below existing wouldn't apply to a single storey. Your views greatly apprec...
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