Recent content by Bal101

Hi, Original that i took out was a timber sliding sash see attached photo.

Here is another image of the other side before window fitting.

In theory would the following illustration in my drawings not work? The black being the DPC and yellow being either the plaster board or plaster. I have attached two potential options as there is already an original bitumen DPC in between the cavity. Not sure if this would work though. Also any...

My plan is to take the foam out of the sides of the window frame and slip in new dpc. Just trying to decide how i would build up the gap to plaster. Maybe sand cement ?

Hi All, Just carrying out a diy project of installing new casement window where old wooden sash window was. I am confused regarding 2 points. Firstly the old wooden sash frames had vertical DPC pinned into the frame and pushed into the cavity. Would I need to replace this with UPVC casement...

Thanks guys. Will have a look and see if I can find the original DPC. Will post pictures soon.

What would you suggest in regards to the cracked concrete is it worth digging it up and inspecting?

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Hi All, I have recently brought my first home. I have noticed I am getting rising damp on the back external and internal wall. I have noticed the concrete has cracked and eroded around a clay gully where the kitchen sink waste water goes. The hole appears to be full of water. There is also a...