Recent content by pontsian

Thanks Richard.

Hi, I have a small patch of damp in a chimney breast in the kitchen. I intend to lay slate floor tiles down. Do I need to put down a damp proof membrane? It's a solid concrete floor without any membrane (i think). If I do, then why? Don't they use slate as a dpc anyway? How would the damp get...

Yes, I suppose that's possible also. I don't think lime render would have been able to produce the nice square chimney opening, since the bricks were so shoddy. Also, when your paying off your first mortgage at extortionate rates, cheap is often the only way to get it done unfortunately. And...

Is there anything I can do about this condensation? I know that next door has a downstairs shower, which they have vented into their chimney. Would that have any affect? Should I do anything to stop the damp or just put up with it. (its not horrendous, but will have to be painted or covered...

No, its an open type pot. If its rain water, why does it take so long to dry out? Surely that much rain wouldnt come down such a small opening?

I have a Y reg fiesta and fill it right to the brim on most occasions. Even when I've done 20 or so miles, leaving it in the sun, the petrol expands and it drips onto the floor, most of the time the petrol never stays in it long enough lol.

Hiya, The situation is that in the kitchen, we have had the chimney opened up so a range cooker can fit in. It's perfectly done, however, on the pillar nearest the wall to next door, there is damp. It's about a foot and half up from the floor. The floor of the chimney which is old flag stone...