Hi. About to embark on new project. And have engaged a architect for drawings. But just a question. When putting down the DPM under the PIR, can...
We're looking at re-doing our garden and patio which would Include an ACO along the width of the house and a paved step the width of the bifolds...
Hi folks hoping someone can advise.... I've extended my garage slightly front and side and was wondering what exactly should be happening to the...
I have a new log cabin which I've decided to add insulation to. The concrete base had a DPM added during construction. The tanalised battens are...
Hi all, I have purchased a 6x6 summerhouse which i want to use to wfh in. The foundation is concrete paving slabs and it is a smidge uneven...
Hi guys, Firstly let me start by saying I'm not a builder but often look on here for helpful tips and find it such a helpful place. Now I'm...
Hi all, I live in a 1930s and have a stand alone garage. I'm pretty sure there is no DPC installed in the walls. I've been thinking about...
Hi, I'm after advise please. I want to tile my garage floor but it doesn't appear to have a dpm. I was planning to lay a screed over the...
So I’ve recently bought a house- the house is dated back to 1950 and use concrete floors throughout the interior of the bottom floor of the house....
Hi Guys, Just had the house plastered and have now noticed the corner where the garden party wall meets is very damp... I have raked out the...
So here we have a ground floor flat in a 1930’s building. This is my first experience with a concrete slab flooring, let alone with a basement...
Hi all, Hoping for some advice please. I've got an older house circa 100 ish years old and I've had a supporting wall removed last week and...
Hi everyone, Could I get your thoughts? Two years ago, a contractor completed phase 1 of my renovation, creating a passage to an annex with a 7cm...
Hi all, I'm converting my garage and had instructions from building regs to use 1200g damp proof sheet on the walls before battons and PIR...
Hi, In need of a bit of advice or guidance regarding the possible need for damp proofing to an existing external wall that now becomes an internal...
Hi there, looking for some advice please. We're converting a detached garage in our garden into an office/studio space. We've been told by...
Following advice from a damp and timber report carried out we were advised to a apply a coat of dmp to our kitchen floor. The floor is half...
I have recently purchased a house with an old extension, leading up to the extension the floor is suspended and the back 2 metre of the house is...
I recently noticed mould growing on a new piece of skirting board that I placed in the corner of my house. Front of skirting - Mould much worse...
Have uncovered a fireplace on our Edwardian home (recently moved in and renovating). The chimney is clean, damp free and cowled. Looking to...
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