Hello
This living room (1930s house) suffers from damp and condensation. Placing any furniture against the external wall leads to mould on it. Not black spots but actual growths!
Taking the carpet up shows this. The gripper is badly rusted and the underlay has rotted where there is damage to the hard lino tiles.
When I change the carpet what is the best solution? Do you agree there may well be a failed damp course and I should epoxy damp proof the screed? Above or below the lino tiles? I suspect the tiles are held down with bitumen which may be acting as a waterproofer.
Thanks
This living room (1930s house) suffers from damp and condensation. Placing any furniture against the external wall leads to mould on it. Not black spots but actual growths!
Taking the carpet up shows this. The gripper is badly rusted and the underlay has rotted where there is damage to the hard lino tiles.
When I change the carpet what is the best solution? Do you agree there may well be a failed damp course and I should epoxy damp proof the screed? Above or below the lino tiles? I suspect the tiles are held down with bitumen which may be acting as a waterproofer.
Thanks
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