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Plaster not dry due to lack of ventillation
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.07 PM
I'm about to sign the lease on a small retail property but the plaster hasn't dried out properly, despite it being done approximately 6 months before (a rough guess from how long it's been on the market). I think it must be due to the windows and doors being shut nearly all of the time since it was done. It's mainly the bottom foot of the walls that has damp patches, although there are a few other parts higher up. I've been told varying things about dehumidifiers and heaters, so wanted to know what was best? I want to paint the walls as quickly as possible in order to get the shop open, so waiting is not really an option. --- Additional 1 I don't know how old the property is I'm afraid. The damp patches however are on every wall. Surely if it was a damp problem it would only be on external walls? --- Additional 2 I'm not buying a house, I'm renting shop. I can't tell if the plaster touches the floor because there are skirting boards already on. Is there a way to add photographs on here?
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ABM plastering
Spoonerbrothers London