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Hi, does anyone know anything about the different methods of building a sub floor wall? The first picture is from my own house (1920s terrace). I've knocked it down and intend to build another one preferably like the one in the second picture but I can't figure out what the top layer is. I...

Had to rip out the vestibule and timber floor due to it all being rotten and damp, but I don't know how to put everything back together. There is moisture coming from under the door as ground levels are quite high, I don't even think the wall under the door can be re-built because of the pipe...

Moved into my new home recently and discovered some damp issues. There are gaps by the side of my doorstep where it looks like water is entering. I'm a complete novice when it comes to anything to do with building or DIY - I at first thought It was coming from the airbricks going into next door...

Hi, I bought this house in December 2022 and soon realised there was a damp and rot issue (didn't get a survey done, stupid I know). I began by getting quotes from various damp proofers and builders but they all wanted to charge me a fortune - £8000 to do the floor, £5000 to inject a new DPC and...

Hi, this is my first post, I am in desperate need of help! I bought this 1920's terrace in December last year, didn't have a survey done and noticed fairly quickly that the house is suffering from severe damp issues, especially around the fireplace. The timbers are infested with beetle and need...