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can anyone help? would be really grateful.

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I did something similar a few years ago. Definitely do a light sand and then use a primer. I have had no issues with the new paint scratching off etc

Could I get your thoughts? Two years ago, a contractor completed phase 1 of my renovation, creating a passage to an annex. This resulted with a 7cm step down. I now plan to raise the floor level but noticed efflorescence on the concrete at the patio doors. Can I use a Bituthene layer to close...

I looked on the planning portal and that extension was registered in 2011... The exterior has air bricks which indicates a beam and block floor; so I'd say there would be insulation in that case? The UFH guy did ask me all this before he committed to quoting for an in-screed system. He seemed...

Afternoon @^woody^ . I've gone back through my photos again and yes you're right to question the slab. I found a photo of that window area just after they were removed and the extension foundations were being dug. I've pieced together a better diagram of what think it is and labelled a few...

Thanks for explaining @^woody^. That’s really helpful and I understand why it’s happening now. What do you reckon my options are now? Cheers!

Morning - The replies are really appreciated. This morning I took a photo of the outside wall. The DPC is on top of the ground level of brick. I've attached a diagram of how I think it's been constructed. From the advice I'm hearing about using engineering bricks - is the diagram on the right...

Just adding another few photos of after the gravel was placed in between the pavers. I can take a much closer one in daylight tomorrow. Thanks :)

hi! Firstly, thank u for taking the time to respond. There’s no visible moisture under that DPC. However I would say that wood CLS is damp feeling. I don’t know if there’s a cavity between it and the outer skin. From the photos I have I think the old white sliding doors were sitting directly...

Had some building work done last year include new French doors. Have been saving up some more £££ to finish the room. This winter I’ve noticed a patch of efflorescence. It didn’t happen last year. Seems a bit odd. Are there any immediate actions I should take? The second photo is under that...