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Blown brickwork (and damp) (Ed.)
In the process of purchasing a detached c1930s property which is in need of some serious TLC. One of our most pressing concerns is the presence of rising dampness internally resulting in dampness to lower internal walls. The DPC is formed in slate which has clearly deteriorated and failed...- IainMagnusMcInnes
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Does this need to be rebuilt?
I decided to finally deal with some blown plaster around a kitchen window, and ended up removing all of the plaster below one of the windows, which came away easily. Underneath, the brick seemed slightly damp, which is strange given all the hot weather we've had recently. At either ends the wood...- optimystery
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Render or replace spalled brickwork?
Hello! I am a new homeowner and completely lost in the dark. I have noticed some spalled brickwork at the bottom of my side wall. No damp on the inside, think they’re just old and weathered. Any advice? Do they need to be removed? Or could I get away with repointing and the getting render on... -
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Crumbling brickwork
Hi guys ive got a few dodgy bricks on my old victorian house. Were close to the sea front so not sure if its salt related but probely just rain and ice over the years. Theres odd ones on the back of the house here and there this is the worst patch. Open To surgestions . ive included a pic as...