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Damp Proofing

Damp in winter dry in summer - can I lay a floor down?

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.50 PM

I went to lay a floor in winter and was told by my carpenter that the damp reading was through the roof after seeing a wet patch. Since then we've had two damp specialists round and it seems to have dried out. Damp readings are low & patch is still there which may be more of a spill? Is it safe to lay a floor or will i face issues come winter? We cant find any problems under the boards and may be due to an external pipe overflowing sometimes in winter!?

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4 Answers

City Mazes

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bristol
You might want to lay a waterproof floor membrane
Answered19 August 2019
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Pound for Pound

Rating: 5 out of 5
Rugby
Check the air bricks are clear.air circulation is very important. Fix any water ingress from over flow pipes . Speak to your neighbors about the water table. Make sure no brick is touching wood directly if so place a membrane between the two. Use tantalized wood . Use treated floor boards .
Answered19 August 2019
1

Jk Home improvements

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Darlington
You will find you get same problem as water table goes down in summer and rises in winter.
Answered19 August 2019
1

Anonymous user

Best practice, is to illiminate the cause to prevent any possible damage
Answered19 August 2019
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