Recent content by loverly9

It's been a while I know, been busy with moving in. We had some 'damp proof expert' people come round. They say its rising damp because they can see something that looks like 'salts' on the inside. They say to put in a damp proof course and put sand and cement on the inside. After discussion...

Yeah, depressing hey - probably an activity too big for DIY if it comes to that. :( Though, at least the extension bit isn't too big (1mx2.5m) so maybe I could get it reasonably priced.

ajobb, your second suggestion is to do with creating a cavity on the inside, such that the council won't complain. :idea: So with this option I need to: * cut and fit the lining * create a wooden frame and mount plasterboard * redecorate internally * shuffle units in the kitchen...

Thanks ajobb, So your first suggestion is to do with putting an internal lining on the wall? Thats right isn't it. Also how thin can the lining be? - i think if i loose more than 2 cm i'll loose space for appliances :idea: So with this option I need to: * cut and fit the lining *...

Hi, I wonder if anyone is able to let me know my options for making good the wall at the end of my kitchen extension. It would really help. Our house is Victorian and probably the original kitchen has been extended by knocking through into a coal shed. The walls at the sides of the...