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Post by redshank on Feb 26, 2024 10:43:41 GMT
You could say that our goals were Oxford bags.I need cheering up as I have found more damp in my house and is getting me down.Awaiting to see what the problem is when I get in touch with the specialist.
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Post by Thor on Feb 26, 2024 12:46:30 GMT
Depends where it is. Are the marks near a water supply or pipes? You might have an escape of water rather than damp.
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Post by redshank on Feb 26, 2024 14:22:39 GMT
No,as usual with my house problem they are always difficult to deal with.I know where the damp course is and it is above that and not below.I have a feeling it is the render which is crumbling like it is too sandy.
It has also been a very wet winter so ingress may be due to that.
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Post by redintheface on Feb 26, 2024 15:56:27 GMT
No,as usual with my house problem they are always difficult to deal with.I know where the damp course is and it is above that and not below.I have a feeling it is the render which is crumbling like it is too sandy. It has also been a very wet winter so ingress may be due to that. From your brief description redshank it seems like your wall might be single skin and/ or porous. This would mean it’s nothing to do with DPC but is just soaking through due to the quantity of rain recently. In fact it would indicate the DPC is doing its job as the water is stopping when its gets there and returning back through the wall. if that’s the case then simple solution is to seal the outside with a proprietary sealer like Thompson Water Seal or “ Extreme Climate” ( bit pricey but very effective) or render, then weatherproof paint ( e.g. Sandtex or similar).Hope this helps.👍 |
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Post by kbola on Feb 26, 2024 16:22:26 GMT
As long as the damp patches aren't on your mattress you're grand
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Post by redshank on Feb 27, 2024 11:47:04 GMT
No,as usual with my house problem they are always difficult to deal with.I know where the damp course is and it is above that and not below.I have a feeling it is the render which is crumbling like it is too sandy. It has also been a very wet winter so ingress may be due to that. From your brief description redshank it seems like your wall might be single skin and/ or porous. This would mean it’s nothing to do with DPC but is just soaking through due to the quantity of rain recently. In fact it would indicate the DPC is doing its job as the water is stopping when its gets there and returning back through the wall. if that’s the case then simple solution is to seal the outside with a proprietary sealer like Thompson Water Seal or “ Extreme Climate” ( bit pricey but very effective) or render, then weatherproof paint ( e.g. Sandtex or similar).Hope this helps.👍 I will have all the render chipped away and redone.Under the render there are paving bricks on a hardcore and sandy base,I am sure it is the sandy base that is holding the everlasting rain that keeps falling.Another £1000 I suppose,still better than the council taking it if I lose my marbles and get put in a nursing home.Worked in many of those in my time and did not like what I saw.Much prefer the euthanasia way. |
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Post by Thor on Feb 27, 2024 12:58:13 GMT
Redintheface has given you a solution. Apply Thompsons water seal it really does work, try that first before such an expensive repair. Thompson are about £20 a tin, it's definitely worth a try.
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Post by redintheface on Feb 27, 2024 13:17:40 GMT
From your brief description redshank it seems like your wall might be single skin and/ or porous. This would mean it’s nothing to do with DPC but is just soaking through due to the quantity of rain recently. In fact it would indicate the DPC is doing its job as the water is stopping when its gets there and returning back through the wall. if that’s the case then simple solution is to seal the outside with a proprietary sealer like Thompson Water Seal or “ Extreme Climate” ( bit pricey but very effective) or render, then weatherproof paint ( e.g. Sandtex or similar).Hope this helps.👍 I will have all the render chipped away and redone.Under the render there are paving bricks on a hardcore and sandy base,I am sure it is the sandy base that is holding the everlasting rain that keeps falling. If you think the base is compromised then - in the long term- getting the wall re- rendered will probably be your best bet. 👍 |
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Post by redshank on Feb 28, 2024 11:32:18 GMT
Redintheface has given you a solution. Apply Thompsons water seal it really does work, try that first before such an expensive repair. Thompson are about £20 a tin, it's definitely worth a try. The render is crumbling away and is only 13 years old,better to get the job done once and for all rather than patch and mend.I could do the job myself I have lots of spare time,the knees however will not allow me to do it.Such jobs came fairly easy until 2017 when my life was destroyed by knee replacements. Thank you everyone for the advice,much appreciated. |
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Post by redintheface on Feb 28, 2024 13:22:22 GMT
Redintheface has given you a solution. Apply Thompsons water seal it really does work, try that first before such an expensive repair. Thompson are about £20 a tin, it's definitely worth a try. The render is crumbling away and is only 13 years old,better to get the job done once and for all rather than patch and mend.I could do the job myself I have lots of spare time,the knees however will not allow me to do it.Such jobs came fairly easy until 2017 when my life was destroyed by knee replacements. Thank you everyone for the advice,much appreciated. You can always apply some water seal yourself after the rendering is done as a ‘ belt & braces”👍 |
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