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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Damp / Water Ingress Problem?.Since the patches are not wet to touch, it might still be a moisture issue from poor ventilation and cold walls, not just water ingress...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread My Builder is digging out for my extension and dumping tons of earth on my back lawn Neighbours are complaining..Your builder is only partly right here. Yes, you can change your garden level, but you can't push soil up against your neighbor's fence...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Ideas how to hide ugly soil pipe behind toilet.You can just use MDF or moisture-resistant plywood, screw it together, and then tile it or paint it to match your bathroom.
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Advice on chimney.That rough look and mixed-up brick pattern likely mean this is an infill. When someone reduces the depth of a chimney breast, they often...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Damaged bricks under render skirt.Brick slips might look okay, but it is an extra layer that could cause issues later. Maybe a compromise would be to just clean up the...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Leak Coming In Behind Concrete Cill.Old lintels can be porous, especially if the paint has flaked off, so rain could soak through and work its way down inside the wall...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Would this be damp this high?.That staining on the stone pillars looks pretty interesting, especially since it's so high up. It's too high for normal dampness or...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Sealing up cold breezes.I wouldn’t seal that with expanding foam. Boilers need a clear path for ventilation, and blocking that gap could cause bigger safety...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Mould in bedroom.Applying the Zinsser paint after cleaning is good, but check if you are adding extra moisture by drying clothes inside, or if large...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread damp guarantee.This is a tough spot, but it sounds like you have a strong defense here. You tried to inspect the issue and they blocked you, which...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Any tips to get lead mate neat?.I’ve done a fair bit of lead pointing and had the same issue. I found it helps to use smaller amounts at a time and pack it in gently...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Small studio in garden.You can overhang a little, but only if the floor framing is strong enough and you keep the overhang small. Most people use cantilevered...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Damp mouldy Victorian cellar..You’re right to start with removing the wood and using a dehumidifier. Those help a lot with keeping it under control. The HG remover...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Can SBR be used as a vapour barrier?.SBR can help reduce vapour transmission, but it’s not really a substitute for a proper vapour control layer. It’s difficult to get a...
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Aalex.bennett replied to the thread Advice or ideas on narrow garden landscaping, partitioning and dealing with a raised patio.That’s a lovely space to work with! The patio and lawn already have nice proportions! You could make the upper patio feel more private...