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What he said. Ordinary white spirit and a soft cloth and you'll have no problems.

Thanks for the input. I've not got hold of the damp meter yet, but I'm becoming increasingly convinced it is just condensation. I've taped a piece of plastic to the wall anyway to see if it is penetrating. Of course the wardrobes aren't in place any more, so it all seems much better...

Thanks for your input. I plan to hack off some plaster in the affected area before using the damp meter - both against bare brick and damp plaster - if the brick reading is high, then I reckon I've got a penetrating damp problem, but if low, I'll just conclude it is mostly condensation...

Having thought about it some more, I reckon that most of the dampness is condensation. I'll be borrowing a damp meter soon that I hope will help determine accurately. However, my questions at the end of the first post remain.... can anyone help?

A lot will depend on the loft-space construction. If you have a modern roof truss structure, the ceiling will (almost certainly) be attached to the underside of these - so the stud wall will probably not be load bearing. If the roof is an older type, then it is more tricky. You do have to be...

Perpendicular...? or parallel? Perpendicular would suggest the ceiling joists could well be resting on the stud walls. (The definition of perpendicular in geomety terms is "at right angles"). If you actually mean parallel, then it is a different matter, but have you actually had a look above?

In my experience, I'd say it is possible that they are load bearing. Unlikely, but possible. You need to get a look at what's above them.... wall, joists, joist hangers....? Have a look. You'll never regret being careful!

Hi all. I've been lurking for a while, but never posted until now. I'm about to undertake a fairly major DIY project, and I'm wanting to get some expert opinion on a few issues.... The underlying problem that I'm looking to address is a damp problem in an upstairs bedroom. The major damp...