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Thanks for both replies. Very useful. Penny

We obtained planning permission and Building reg approval to remove a wall between the kitchen and dining room plus building a new extension to the kitchen. The builder called up BC who came out to inspect the Catnic once it was in position supporting the upper floor where the wall was removed...

We obtained planning permission and Building reg approval to remove a wall between the kitchen and dining room plus building a new extension to the kitchen. The builder called up BC who came out to inspect the Catnic once it was in position supporting the upper floor where the wall was removed...

Thanks very much for all the replies. KenGmac - Yes I think we will get a fan in there and open doors and windows for another week at least. Tigercubrider - What type of Liquid DPM would you recommend please? I have seen epoxy type mentioned on websites. tell80 - That is a breeze block wall and...

The house was built in 1961 and in the 20 odd years we've been here no other damp areas in the house have appeared.

Thanks for the reply. I hope you can see the pics as I'm a novice at this. There are no outside walls. It doesn't look damp or feel damp as the mortar mix is very sandy but damp meter shows it as being damp. The floor seems to be the only area in the shower around the trap that is now damp apart...

Hello all, We have a 10 year old downstairs shower set on the existing concrete floor of a 60's house. We have had signs of dampness on the other side of the wall which we think was probably caused by the failure of the tile grouting which is now dry. It had not been used for over a year to...