Not sure to be honest Tony, it's a 1930's semi which we bought about 18mths ago but don't know the history regarding the application of any DPC.
Possible Rising Damp but not sure...
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Not sure to be honest Tony, it's a 1930's semi which we bought about 18mths ago but don't know the history regarding the application of any DPC.
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To gain some time, although its not a permanent solution:
why not first remove the shortest or most convenient length of skirting and examine the back of the skirting for fungal damage?
You could also remove plaster back to brickwork to a level line about 30" above the floor.
Make good with a render - search on here for details.
For an eighty year old house that Torus skirting looks pretty new and the walls are in v. good condition. Perhaps somebody flipped the house before you by doing a cosmetic job. Like you are attempting to do right now?
why not first remove the shortest or most convenient length of skirting and examine the back of the skirting for fungal damage?
You could also remove plaster back to brickwork to a level line about 30" above the floor.
Make good with a render - search on here for details.
For an eighty year old house that Torus skirting looks pretty new and the walls are in v. good condition. Perhaps somebody flipped the house before you by doing a cosmetic job. Like you are attempting to do right now?
Then perhaps after 45 years, it's time to renew your specs!
Are you suggesting a trip to Specsavers?
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Hi ree, thanks for the tips, we will investigate further. The house was to be long term investment not a 'flip', but plans change. We know the history of the house it was never done-up previously as a quick resell.
Thing about these walls is, they were decorated winter 2012/13 and the discolouration has only occurred during the past couple of months.
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