Hi all, just in the process of buying a property that is being re-furbished. Looks like some kind of damp course is being put in....bottom 2foot or so of plaster removed and some kind of blue sheeting stuck to wall. Am I right and what is this sheeting stuff amd how does it work ?
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Hi, what you describe sounds like an upturned membrane from maybe a new concrete floor. It definately is not a damp course and maybe if the wall was showing signs of damp it is someones idea of tanking to cure it. Dos'nt sound quite right to me, got any pictures?
Got no pics unfortunately. But its as you say it's kind of sitting on the floor and goes up the wall where plaster has been removed about 2 foot or so on the front outside wall and the internal wall between lounge and staircase which goes up centre of house. Its stuck to the wall with like round plastic things !! Sorry bit vague I know ...hope you can help.
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Hi again MKB, From what you describe it could possibly be an Oldroid membrane system designed to cope with a damp wall. if the membrane sits off the wall by approx 15mm, which is what the " round things " job is to do that is possibly what it is. However to cut back plaster to only two feet up the wall still dos'nt sound right, has the property had a damp survey ?If not I would suggest you have a professional damp survey undertaken to determine if there is a problem or not, hope this helps.
Thanks for help folks. Will try and find out more info.
Hi just checked Oldroid web site and yes that's what's on the walls. So now I know. Any more advice at all ?
I've seen this used when tanking basements as a membrane and plasterboard can be fixed to it without piercing or damaging the membrane.
Not sure whats going on with your house though as it clearly shouldnt be exposed like that
Not sure whats going on with your house though as it clearly shouldnt be exposed like that
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