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Need the advice of the SMB builders ….
House I’m looking to buy has got low level rising damp in a couple of areas. One is an outside wall the other is an internal wall. Didn’t realise you can get damp in internal walls !
When I’ve asked what this is / means etc the response I’ve been given over the phone (there’s a report being sent out apparently) is that there’s a few isolated areas that have damp spots just above the skirting board, not full on rising damp but a couple of spots along skirting boards.
When I’ve done a quick google search a chemical treatment seems the least intrusive way to sort it rather than adding a membrane to a full wall?
Any expert advice on best approach and idea on cost ?
That was my issueSuspected to be coming from moisture under the house ?!? Apparently with all the wet weather under the house is likely to be soaking ?!?
Agree but a new build for the same price is literally not livable in when you have kids. I’d rather pay a few extra quid a month in heating bills than live in a shoe box
Dig deep and but a biggunThen there's the issue of it being so small that opening the door risks the handle breaking the window
Decent read here from heritage people
Managing damp problems in old buildings
Managing damp problems in old buildings
Dry rods. Can get them from wicked and the like.
Take the skirting board off, drill holes in the 2nd mortar course 12 cm apart then pop one of these in each hole. Once in the wall they basically melt and create a barrier.
You’re best off keeping them in the fridge until needed