Recent content by Davy C

Having a kitchen extension built with downdraft induction hob on island (Elica Switch model), which ducts out the building. The spec of the duct should be 6" round or equivalent rectangular ducting. I was told by Elica this must not be reduced in size. The builder was given this information and...

Thanks for the replies. I'm aware the Roughcasting, rainwater pipe and Windows will all need renewed in due course. I'm glad the bow in the sill has been flagged up, this is something I hadn't noticed. The mastic all around this window and sill doesn't look too clever, so I think the first plan...

Thanks for the reply. Yeah both ends of the window ledge seems to be the issue. I did notice a little moss growth in the drainage gap between the window frame and sill (in the right corner). What things should I be looking out for here? I've no experience in this field. Cheers

Yeah I believe all the houses in the street were built with the internal rain water pipe :(

Thanks for the reply. So you think I should have the down pipe routed externally, and if that doesn't help then get the whole rear of the house re-rendered? I'm not sure what route the pipe takes inside the wall, but I thought this was unlikely to be the problem, as the damp patches are so far...

Hi, I'm new to this forum and I originally posted the below in the plastering and rendering forum, however I think it's better suited to this section. Hope I've not broken any rules! I'm having dampness issues at my mums house, the rear of the house is south facing and very exposed to the...

Hi, I'm having dampness issues at my mums house, the rear of the house is south facing and very exposed to the elements, with just fields behind the house (we are in Scotland). It's been a problem for a while, and gets worse when the heavy rain is battering against that wall of the house...