Damp issues in old cottage

Padraig Clarke · 27 Jan 2018

I have few damp issues I hope someone can advise on. I have posted photos and annotated on them to show where they are. This is an old stone cottage, maybe 150 years old. Safely bet there is no damp proof membrane. Thank you for any help.

Padraig Clarke · 27 Jan 2018

Photos are out of order, but there is an internal and external for 3 issues: kitchen wall, at front door, opposite front door going up the stairs.

endecotp · 27 Jan 2018

Nice new concrete and tarmac outside - has this raised the ground level against the wall? Which way does rainwater drain?

Padraig Clarke · 27 Jan 2018

Yes tarmac and concrete was laid about a month ago. This did raise the level back to where it was after originally being scrapped back. Both do have distinctive slopes away from the house though so rain is running away. Those walls were plastered about 6 months ago, but it’s only those areas that have damp. I was seeing if they would dry out, not sure if painting too early was a cause as well. Any thoughts?

diynot

If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.

Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.

Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local

Damp issues in old cottage

Padraig Clarke

Padraig Clarke

endecotp

Padraig Clarke

DIYnot Local

Similar threads