Recent content by borderfox100

Latest Instalment. I got a plasterer/builder in. The idea was 2 fold; 1. Get a quote for the specification of repair in terms of what the insurer has offered me i.e. removal of plaster and re-plastering externally; same internally on internal surfaces facing the gable wall. 2. Discuss the...

Ok, Ive either found the DPC or DPM => PIC. Surely regardless of which one it is, there's something wrong here? i.e. if its the DPC - then surely it shouldn't be below floor screed/floor insulation level? if its the DPM - then it doesn't seem to be connected to any other membrane going...

Progress is slow with this - as I'm having to fit this in between other commitments (and In any event, I'm waiting on the bank to confirm that they are ok with the repairs that have been recommended - given that they have an interest in the property i.e. they're a lienholder). Anyway, I scraped...

I appreciate that the whole idea of a cavity is to deal with a certain level of water ingress - so I've no problem with that. However, will that massive chunk of mortar that you see in the pic not hold water - and allow it to trickle down onto the top surface of the membrane - and from there...

Ok, I cleared one of the openings (that had been made some time ago to prove water transmission across the cavity) in the external wall down to the very bottom of the cavity - scooping out the EPS bonded bead. Here's what I've found. Mortar on cavity floor Isn't that enough to prove that if...

Ok, got a little bit more time - so chiseled back right to the face of the block - and still no sign of the 'returning end' of the Damp Proof Membrane - along the perimeter/side. Pic => http://imgur.com/e1Kap3b Surely it can't be a case that it's meeting the dpc at a point lower than the...

Its a concrete raft foundation with what should be dpm/radon barrier membrane, eps rigid floor insulation and screed finish....so solid floor slab i guess.

Ok, I've had at it with the Bolster & Hammer :) Opening I've cleared through to the insulation underlying the screed. Should I not see a fold of the dpm come up the side - along by that insulation and be folded inwards into the wall (at dpc level)? Is it intuitive that the dpc - and...

I'm on the brink of starting the legal process (already sat down with them and worked out how we're going to approach it). Will give the insurer one last opportunity to do the right thing. In the meantime, I still have some homework to do. I was going to get a damp proofing specialist to make...

Latest Update They have flatly refused all three requests I put to them. 1. They acknowledge taking cracking in a back bedroom out of the 'Outline Scope of Works' which they produced initially - without any discussion. They say that the current, more detailed Scope of Works that they have...

There's a definite logic to what you say - no doubt. However, I don't think they were playing for this outcome as such. They have their own panel of contractors - and you can be sure they are on that shortlist with one mandate - get in, get out - get the job done as fast as you possibly can...

@woody: I've decided to get a damp proofing specialist in to do the invasive testing. He will know what he's doing and secondly, it will have more bearing (IF he has findings) rather than claims from myself (as an ordinary joe). Furthermore, I will leave the openings - as is - until this whole...

Yes, thats right. This has always been a water ingress issue thru the wall but having peeled back the carpet, i thought i better double check that there isnt a secondary issue ie. rising damp. Ok, so if i understand correctly, behind skirting should be dry unless theres rising damp??

Ok, I'm continuing to make slow, grinding progress with this. Latest is that rather than fix themselves, insurer now wants to settle for cash. £46K is the opening offer. I want to cover all my bases as this will be 'full and final settlement' with absolutely no comeback. PIC Is this just...

Agree completely. I've put this up to them - and they continue to deny. Will go legal if necessary.