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Harry, I meant to add external wall insulation on the solid walls, where they attach foam or celotex and then a couple of coats of render. I did wonder whether it was worth getting the cavity walls cavity filled as well, but everybody I speak to, says not to, as it CAN cause damp problems.....

Bit of an update. I've been in the attic and checked the loft insulation near the eaves and all appears to be dry. Last night was another cold night and there was a slight damp patch in the morning. We've been keeping the bedroom door open at night to see if that helps. One thing was certain...

Cheers all, I will try the fan and chalk ideas also.

Yes, I was wondering that. The walls are generally pretty cold to touch, guess that's because they are plastered rather than plasterboard and plaster? Just feels like condensation hitting a cold and damp spot because of the roof leak. I'll start venting the room at night now by leaving doors...

Thanks, I will take a look!

I had a roof repair done last week as there were some tears in the roof felt. This was all patched and tiles relaid. I noticed this morning that the bedroom wall was soaking wet again and I don't even think it rained last night, although the temperature did reach -2. I mentioned before that...

Photos as discussed. I've marked roughly where the internal wall would sit in red. The chimney is quite a distance away but can just about be seen where the ariel is.

Will do. I'll grab some photos in the morning and update the thread.

I'm no builder as you can tell, but how does it work then with wall construction and solid plaster, is the water just sat on top and seeping through?

Cheers, that's true, I hadn't thought about the delay between raining. The previous owners had boarded the lofts floors, walls and ceilings, so it's pretty much impossible to find out anything without taking everything apart but I will have to bite the bullet and start. Gutters are fine...

I'd 100% agree, but it happens when there's no rain sometimes as mentioned and appears to be worse when it's cold!

Hi all, hoping someone can help here. I've got a damp patch that shows up maybe once a week during cold periods in the corner of my bedroom wall. I can't pin it down to days/nights when there has been heavy rainfall. The attached photo was taken in the morning after a very cold night but as...

Yes, I can solder. Cheers for the input everyone, didn't mean to start a squabble between you all ;)

Yes, I do have a habit of doing that :D. I will go for the push connection option. Thanks again for your input both of you.

Thanks, seems I have some options then. I think I may be favouring the butt connectors as they should be slimmer and I can also shrink-wrap as a precaution. I just need to confirm...... I've always thought of those butt connections as being the used for speaker wires etc. Can these be used for...

Thanks, which crimps connectors would you suggest? I like the heat shrink idea, at least it would be watertight although I'm certain it doesn't need to be. Would something like this be suitable? https://www.screwfix.com/p/insulated-blue-1-5-2-5mm-crimp-butts-100-pack/47402

I need to extend some 1.5mm twin and earth. The cable is under my porch so shouldn't get wet and will be inside some mini trunking. Can you please tell me the best way of doing this? Ideally, the join needs to be as small as possible so fits inside the trunking. I've seen these Wago...

Hello, I've ordered some 30mm slate coping stones to sit on my porch wall. I will then be sitting some 150mm oak posts on top to support my roof, so there will be a fair amount of weight on the stones anyway. Can somebody please advise on what adhesive to use. I've read countless times that...

That's brilliant, thanks very much for taking the time to reply. I will sort out at the weekend. Is it safe to test the other end of the cable afterwards with a multi meter?

Let me know if this is any good.