Recent content by Danrees

Thanks for all the posts so far. I need to get some heat in there - would a dehumidifier help also? I’ve attached some more pictures of the gable end and front of the house. I have noticed that when there is heavy rain, the floor and hearth get wet also.

Yes. It’s a proper ceiling joist. Thanks for your help - I’ll be getting a carpenter in to do it I think so will be done properly.

Hi. The joists run from the front of the house (window in picture) towards where I am stood when taking the picture. Perpendicular to the door frame. It isn’t supported anywhere else for maybe 3 metres behind where I am stood. So the new stud work will then support the attic joists?

Hi, Looking for some advice. I want to replace this door frame to an upstairs bedroom. It is ‘H’ shaped and above the frame is filled with bricks. There is a joist in the attic which runs above the door frame. There is nothing else in the attic What is the best way of approaching this? I’m...

I have checked the render over and cannot see any damage / cracks etc - will double check again.

Thanks Woody. The house has been empty for 6 months (no heating etc). I’m assuming this hasn’t helped things

Hi, Thanks for your input. I think there is at least one rotten joist which I will be addressing once the damp problem is solved. So below the dashing, I would just have exposed bricks? (Which I’ll repoint) Will the DPC be visible? Is The idea of the trench to ensure any water that finds itself...

Hi, This forum has come up many times when searching for similar damp problems so I thought I’d sign up and share my problem in the hope of some advice. It’s a 1900 solid wall house. I am renovating my downstairs - upon removing wooden cladding and thick wall paper I’ve realised I have quite...