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by VinnyB
Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: What Could be Causing Bubbling Plaster in Flat?
Replies: 4
Views: 2769

Re: What Could be Causing Bubbling Plaster in Flat?

Sorry, if this was a ground floor wall then most likely rising damp. Third floor is going to be pipe related. How long ago did you get it re-tiled? If it comes back then id pull the bath/shower out and check the pipework. Doubt its the tiles but check the silicon at the joint of the bath/shower as t...
by VinnyB
Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: Building Regulations and Planning Permission Forum
Topic: Firewall in Attic and Building Regulations
Replies: 1
Views: 15057

Re: Firewall in Attic and Building Regulations

Josh

Do you have photo of the attic space that you could send?

Regards
by VinnyB
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Continous wet Patches on Sill Above Cavity Dwarf Wall
Replies: 1
Views: 2613

Re: Continous wet Patches on Sill Above Cavity Dwarf Wall

Hey You can see that the damp proof course is not continuous so you've got rising damp. Assuming that your builder installed it and you have a JCT contract/guarantee then it is their problem to fix. If you dont rebuild the wall to fix the problem (which is unlikely they will do this) then your only ...
by VinnyB
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:13 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Damp Plaster With Damp Line Around Upstairs Windows
Replies: 1
Views: 3197

Re: Damp Plaster With Damp Line Around Upstairs Windows

Hey Itsme123 Had this issue on a property I recently inspected. Can either be one or both of the following: 1. Cold bridging occurring due to poor insulation in the cavity wall. 2. Vertical damp proof course in the wrong place (either because of poor construction or window has been installed too far...
by VinnyB
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:03 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Ventilation Advice for Warm Loft in Victorian End Terrace
Replies: 2
Views: 2655

Re: Ventilation Advice for Warm Loft in Victorian End Terrace

Hey Barry

Best to speak to your Building Control Officer/ Approved Inspector on this one as they will have to sign it off (assuming that you've appointed one).

Regards
Vinny
by VinnyB
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: What Could be Causing Bubbling Plaster in Flat?
Replies: 4
Views: 2769

Re: What Could be Causing Bubbling Plaster in Flat?

Hey Knotty Im assuming that its a solid block wall. If its not linked to the bathroom then the tide mark with the salt staining can only be rising damp. The warm air in the corridor draws the moisture up the wall and it then evaporates at a certain point and leaves the tide mark. If this is an inter...
by VinnyB
Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: What Permissions for Digging out Existing Basement?
Replies: 2
Views: 2430

Re: What Permissions for Digging out Existing Basement?

Hey Alex For the purpose of this post I have assumed that your retaining the existing walls and slab. Planning permission will not be required but should the works be more extensive then you could need planning permission. Building Control will need to be notified and the proposals of your works iss...
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