Recent content by HelloDave

ha ha. Thank you so much. Damp is a bitch, and you have really helped me here.

Hi Mr Grinch. Thank you very much for your reply and for taking the time to read my lengthy post!! What you say is very interesting. If I am understanding correctly, just because the water isn't directly slopping up against the wall, doesn't mean that the ground below isn't retaining water. The...

Hi all. We recently bought a house and had a structural survey. The Chartered Survey came back with 1) Damp extracts pdf (with pictures). I then sought advice from several damp specialists, but perhaps made the mistake of telling them what the surveyor thought was the cause. You can see the...

Lovely. I really appreciate the advice.

Hi John, Appreciate the advice and comedy! This one says 'Overpaintable': https://www.everbuild.co.uk/products/building-supplies/pva-and-sbr-bonding/501-pva-bond/, is that still not ok? Let's move it forward. If I can't use PVA, what can I use? Also - given it's not a 'liveable' space, the...

Hi, Our (low) garage ceiling is unsightly, and I think is the cause of a lot of the dust and dirt running through our home. I run my fingers over it and tiny particles come down each time. I have been advised to paint it with a PVA water mix. I am a total newbie so don't know where to begin...