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I had damp proofing done on an Edwardian property but I’ve found mould
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.30 PM
Hello all, I recently had damp proofing done on my Edwardian property. We left the walls for over a month after the damp proofing and then painted them when completely dry. We have had fitted cupboards put on the walls which are now filled with mould inside :( We also appear to have some mould growing on the skirting boards in another room which was again damp proofed. Any advice would be much appreciated, we are gutted and worried. Thank you
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St Giles Roofing and Building
Rating: 5 out of 5
Unfortunately it sounds like the damp proofing that you have had done was ether not done correctly or there is another external problem witch has been over looked prior to the damp proofing in my opinion without seeing property there could be something wrong with the roof or gutters
Answered4 September 2022
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Damp Investigations
Rating: 5 out of 5
Mould is from condensation, not any other damp condition.
It is not related to any previous work you have done.
The cure is to improve ventilation.
Answered10 September 2022
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ADR Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
modern damp proofing systems seldom work on this type of property as they are designed to cover up the issue rather than find the source & cure it, rising damp is misdiagnosed in over 75% of cases rising to 95% in older property's try reading the rising damp myth, or the heritage property web site. or the consumer company which on damp proofing in general.
good luck Alex
Answered5 September 2022
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Anonymous user
Sounds like your Damp proofing was incorrectly installed so maybe failing to stop moisture coming up from ground level and below, this could be an indicator that something needs addressed below ground level or there is a water source in close proximity impacting your external wall (i.e. damaged drainage,external pipework, guttering, etc). I could also be cold-bridging issue caused by failing or poor insulation in that area.
Answered5 September 2022
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Anonymous user
Strip the room out and start again with a credible damp proofing company and pay a structural engineer for a visit
Answered10 September 2022
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