Recent content by murphy1989

Sorry what do you mean by ffl?

Just a note, that sandy material that came out didn’t feel damp. Could that indicate it’s not not the source?

Thanks! I’ve got some days off work coming up so will try and tackle it then. Really appreciate all the advice.

Hi Been posting in the building sub thread around some damp under my window. Been doing some inspection of the windows and noticed this piece was loose on both sides. When it pulled away a lot of sandy material come out. I’ve not got any knowledge of window fitting so I could be wrong but...

Hi. I can’t get under the floor and no air bricks on rear elevation. Floor under the LVT feels fine (as far as I can tell via foot) as do the skirting boards. I’ve just had another look at the widows while taking these additional pics. Under the concrete bay, it is really damp and it rained...

Tried to answer these as best as I can: 1. The drilled & plugged DPC line seems to be working - however, headers only have been drilled, suggesting that the wall might be solid? Is it a solid wall? Why not measure the wall? - it’s a sold brick wall right through to the inside where it’s then...

Managed to quickly a grab a few more

Thanks for this. I’m going to try and get some pics during the week when I’ve got an empty house. You’re taking to a complete novice here. So when you talk about checking the frame and also the trim being used instead of a sill is that exterior? Is resealing the windows a job I could...

Will do this later. Currently have a toddler and the whole Thomas the Tank Island of Sodor set up in the way.

Are these the weep holes? Should they also be on the outside? There doesn’t appear to be anything on the outside of the window

Thanks for the comprehensive reply. Will take a look at this

Thanks. Will take look. Appreciate your advice.

The condensation tends to appear in the winter months during the evening. Especially when we have a busy house - for example Christmas Day. I originally thought it was the rain but tbh, I’ve noticed it when it hasn’t rained. I’ll keep a diary this winter to be sure. That said, I’m pretty...

Nope! Not at all. However, I’ve noticed sometimes in the winter it can be soaking wet. We do try to have the windows open/on the security latch we often as possible but when it’s get really cold it’s difficult