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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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    • blown brickwork cement plinth dpc damp course dry rods rising damp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Building
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    Can I plug damp proof rods into brick?

    Hi, I've bought a 1930's semi in Surrey, we've got rising damp. The house has pebbledash rendering, I can see a few previous holes drilled through the render for a damp proof course, so I can use those again, but they only go around half the house. They must have been drilled after the...
    • Zach R
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    • damp proof course damp proofing dry rods pebbledash
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Building
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