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Hi All, Would be great to get some advice on what we can do to fit new skirting and make good following some remedial damp proofing work.
Have moved in to a property where a new DMP has been fitted and walls have been injected to control damp. The main area is in a cupboard area where oak flooring has been lifted and remedial damp proofing has been done by a professional company. The oak floor has been refitted etc. Doesn't seem to be any current problems with damp after this work. But, now there is a gap in the plaster all the way around the bottom of the wall. The gap means that it will be tricky fitting new skirting, making it secure etc.
The question is, can we or should we be able to fill this gap with new plaster or something else? This seems like the best way to provide solid attachment for the skirting but we are wondering why this gap was left in the first place? Should the gap remain as part of the damp control measure? We assume that if the new DPM and injection has been successful (it seems it has) then filling the gap wont be a problem? Any advice gratefully received![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Have moved in to a property where a new DMP has been fitted and walls have been injected to control damp. The main area is in a cupboard area where oak flooring has been lifted and remedial damp proofing has been done by a professional company. The oak floor has been refitted etc. Doesn't seem to be any current problems with damp after this work. But, now there is a gap in the plaster all the way around the bottom of the wall. The gap means that it will be tricky fitting new skirting, making it secure etc.
The question is, can we or should we be able to fill this gap with new plaster or something else? This seems like the best way to provide solid attachment for the skirting but we are wondering why this gap was left in the first place? Should the gap remain as part of the damp control measure? We assume that if the new DPM and injection has been successful (it seems it has) then filling the gap wont be a problem? Any advice gratefully received