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Hi guys, Can you please advise what is the BEST mould resistant paint for the room (not bathroom)? I have a condensation problem and sometimes black mould grows on the walls. I know I need more ventilation, etc the question is about the paint :-) Thanks!

Hi, Yes, it is being done just to lower the ground level. No ground water level (I hope so :-) so far.

Hi guys, I was quoted a trench around the house to lower the ground level below DPC. They will dig out a trench and will feel it with shingles. Does the trench have to be connected to a drainage, or will it be just drying on its own? The guy said there will not be any drainage system and it...

Thanks guys will look at improving the ventilation, but not too much otherwise it will be too cold :-) Question about a channel/trench around the house in order to drop the land level below the DPC. When they dig a channel and fill it with shingle, where does rain water go from this channel...

Thanks, will check seal around the windows. Thanks for the suggestion. Any other areas to look for? My ground level is quite high, so might be the DPC is not 6" above the ground. Would I need to do the injections or dig a trench around the house so that the ground level would be below 6" from...

Thanks John, will check the breathing bricks.

Thanks John, When you say ventilate, do you have anything specific in mind? I am going to install trickle vent on to the UPVC windows. Any other suggestions on ventilation?

Hi guys, There is not section for Damp issues on this forum, so I decided to write here. Question 1) I need a proper survey done in my ground floor Victorian flat. I called a couple of companies who gave me absolutely different causes and quotes. I am looking for some independent surveyor who...

Hi guys, There is not section for Damp issues on this forum, so I decided to write here. I am sure that Pro painters/decorators know about damp a lot. Question 1) I need a proper survey done in my ground floor Victorian flat. I called a couple of companies who gave me absolutely different...

Hi All, Installed McAlpine Appliance Trap as suggested by Newboy. Fits perfectly fine, works fine. Thanks Newboy!

Thanks all for your help, I will try different suggested solutions and will report back shortly.

Thanks Rob, I did try unscrewing the 90 degree small elbow (marked on the picture below) from the self cutting appliance and the hose fits perfectly into the opening . My only concern is the reliability of this connection as there wont be any tightening (i.e. no jubilee clips or anything else)...

Thank you, will try that

Hi guys, I have a new washing machine which has a waste hose with the rubber end (i.e. no thread on it). Under the sink I have a washing machine waste inlet which has a thread (see picture). Can you please advice how do I connect this rubber end to the waste with thread? Do I need some sort of...

Hi guys, I have a big 3 unit Window to install (see picture) It comes with one big sill, i.e. three window units but the sill is one long unit. Normally, when I install a small window, I silicone and screw in the sill to the window before the installation. In this case it is a bit different...

Thanks guys, Yes it does include the couplers. Will use the bay pols screws

Hi Guys, I have a big window (see picture) consisting of three separate units. When I will be installing it, do I need to attach the middle panel to the side windows (red lines)? If I do need to do this, what is a the common way of doing this, bolting/screwing? Or just screwing all units into...

Hi, I mean sweating and condensation, i.e. any negative effects that occur over some time. Thanks,

Thanks for your response. The underlay has a papery base, it is similar to this one: http://www.carpet-underlay-shop.co.uk/ekmps/shops/countryhouse01/images/duralay-hallmark-supreme-10.96m2-from-3.45-per-m2-roll-size-square-metre-[2]-3090-p.jpg I will still use some newspapaer, thanks for...

Hi guys, I have a carpet and a foamy underlay that came with it. Can I lay it onto the Chip Wood floor boards on the first floor? I mean, is it Ok for the synthetic foamy (soft) carpet underlay to sit on top of the wooden floor (plywood, chip wood), will it not cause any sort of rot or...