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Damp Proofing

Old 1820’s cottage with internal rising damp

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 4.08 PM

The outside of the cottage has had a damp proofing course, I have noticed every winter that I get round patches on the internal wall low to the ground around the internal chimney breast,, I have had a new roof, guttering and chimney breasts re pointed this year so its not from above, after researching I am pretty sure this is rising damp. When I had an extension a few years ago I saw a fraction of the foundations of my cottage, it was on pryamid of bricks stones and coins, very impressive actually, so obviously no modern foundations. Will a DPC on internal walls suffice or do I need works deeper? Any advice welcomed as a female alone I dont want to get ripped off. Thank you

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Anonymous user

Hiya! I’ve found this great video on youtube that I think you would benefit a lot from watching. It’s really easy to follow and will save you a lot of money! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H6qJ8m0ZcGY From one handywoman to another you can do this. Wish you well, Shanay Hirthe
Answered6 December 2023
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J&G Properties

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Liverpool
No it’s not rising damp it’s hydroscopic Salts, coming from the chimney. It needs special treatment to prevent the salts coming back
Answered6 December 2023
1

Nots Renovations

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Sutton In Ashfield
Hack it back to the brick / stone , clean off the brick work / stone , apply a anti sulphate solution , replaster , I'd recommend a lime based replastering Regards Daniel Notts Renovations
Answered8 December 2023
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Trademark Plastering

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Romney Marsh
More than likely solid walls with no cavity as very old property and proberly lime plaster .if someone has used gypsum plasters or filler it will get damp also if is hasn't got limewash paint to breath hope this helps .
Answered11 December 2023
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