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Thank you both very much for the comprehensive answers. I now feel much more confident and informed to deal with the issue when hiring a plasterer. Best Regards Rob

It was just that the research I've done in salt effervencense after your reply says that the residue is white in colour. I meant what chemicals or solution would you recommend to rid the stonework of salt. I've seen a product called salt neutraliser and wondered whether this would help before...

Thank for he reply. Is it right that salt efforvensence can be yellw/brown in colour, maybe to do with the colour of the stone? Any advice how to treat this problem?

Hi. I have a major problem on one interior wall. I live in a 100 year old stone brick building and occupy the top (1st floor). One exterior wall in the master bedroom, one side of which is next to a window the other a corner, is covered in patches of yellowy/brown powder from approximately...

Sorry for the late response. Drill through to vent, the hood is already attached.

Hi. The wall I'm about to drill through for my cooker hood extractor has an unused/blocked off chimney flue running directly where I need to drill. Is it OK to drill and fit the extractor? Thanks