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is there a point using some aluminium type layer for insulation of the ground floor or 1000 gauge membrane and wood laminate is enough?

I know the building is 90 years old but they do big jobs on these building over time. This concrete does not look like 90 years. I would give it maybe 60 years tops.

that's a masterpiece :D Imagine this man constructing an aqueduct!

Ok, I commenced the test. After 24h will see if there is dump collected under this 1000 gauge membrane. But you say to put it anyway even if there seems to be one under the concrete, right?

Thank you. Will try that trick to look for moisture. Does that mean I should not bother with extra insulation layer, just black DPM then wood fibre underlay?

it is leaking in two places 1. chimney stack - cracked capping 2. ridge tiles - is leaking low down, I would say 2nd, 3rd or 4th ridge tile from the bottom, the water penetrates onto the part wall and into my loft (I can see black leak marks on the bricks) and then down onto ceiling in my room...

Mine is on the right side, neighbour's is on the left (slate). I think mine was done after his years ago but there was no consultation between the neighbour and the HA who owned it, the housing contractor came and put the whole thing down.

Hi All, I hope you are well. I have about 90 years old house. I was trying to asses if the concrete has a membrane but I reckon I would need to drill to find out. I have taken pictures of the ducting hole, I see some plastic sticking out but not sure if you can consider this a moisture barrier...

Hi All, I hope you are well. To cut to the chase. I have a roof with old school ridge tiles on the part wall that needs fixing before it starts raining properly. I talked to the neighbour and I think we should be OK to proceed with the repair. It is not leaking on his side. We won't be...

Hi All, I hope you are doing well in these strange times. I am looking for a replacement gearbox for my Audi A4 B6 gearbox code HES to be precise. I cannot get a new part, I can source a refurbished unit from abroad but it's going to be like £1000 so £2k for the repair minimum. There is also...