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Carpets, Lino & Flooring

Wooden floor to be replaced by concrete

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.32 PM

We live in a house which was built around 1900, the flooring in the front room is wooden with about 1-1 and a half foot drop underneath. The room has quite a bit of damp. I have been advised by a couple of people who have come round to do other jobs to fill the space between and concrete it up. Would this be a good idea? We have a gas pipe going through the middle of the room so that would have to be moved, is there anything else that i should be looking to get done when getting this job done?

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4 Answers

J-Samuel Interiors limited

Rating: 5 out of 5
Stowmarket
You should check to see if there’s any ventilation bricks or breathers on the outside of the property if so make sure there not covered in dirt or shingle etc.
Answered6 January 2023
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James Riddy Plastering

Rating: 5 out of 5
Hayling Island
I wouldn't advise concreting. The issue with your damp has a lot to do with air flow, houses built in 1900 with suspended floors were meant to breathe. Ideally you need to check the air bricks/vents outside, check they are clear. A solution to this is to replace them, whilst they are out clear as much as the cavity between the outside brickwork and internal brickwork. It's worth looking under the floor and ensuring this is clear and free of debris, thus allowing air to flow under the floor. Sort the air flow problem first, if you continue to get damp then you may need a new damp proof course injected into the walls. With the age of the house it's a common issue with original damp proof course failing. Hope this helps
Answered6 January 2023
2

Anonymous user

As previous answer would not recommend filling with concrete and sort out air flow
Answered6 January 2023
1

Anonymous user

Normally the problem is air bricks or vents blocked with mud or leaves not allowing airflow under the floor causing build up of damp/ moisture . I have had to sort out a few of these in the past. Do not fill with concrete
Answered7 January 2023
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