Damp & DPCs

164 topics in this forum

1. Damp patch in ceiling, very confused by what I've revealed after cutting it away.

   By GeoffSmith, Thursday at 10:34
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   • GeoffSmith
   • Yesterday at 11:53

2. Can you vandex over blakjack?

   By Dan1million, August 25
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   • nod
   • August 25

3. Damp, leaks, or something else?

   By Melling, August 24
   • 2 replies
   • 130 views
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   • Melling
   • August 24

4. DPC not lapped as specified by architect 1 2

   By Tim1985, May 30, 2023
   • 32 replies
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   • Mike
   • August 19

5. Damp help? Salt or something else?

   By Kara S, August 17
   • 2 replies
   • 182 views
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   • Iceverge
   • August 18

6. Damp issue 1930’s semi-detached

   By Montana 3827, August 6
   • 6 replies
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   • saveasteading
   • August 8

7. Condensation or rising damp?

   By Pappa, July 30
   • 7 replies
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   • Dave Jones
   • August 2

8. Ground level same as proposed DPC? 1 2

   By AdTee, July 7
   • 29 replies
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   • AdTee
   • July 31

9. Potential dry / wet rot?

   By ClifftopBuild96, July 26
   • 11 replies
   • 334 views
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   • ClifftopBuild96
   • July 29

10. Damp proofing a screed floor.

    By LeanTwo, July 28
    • 0 replies
    • 178 views
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    • LeanTwo
    • July 28

11. Floor and Wall Repairs to Resolve Damp Issues

    By Ferdy Feldwit, July 24
    • 8 replies
    • 304 views
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    • Ferdy Feldwit
    • July 24

12. ?Rising Damp?

    By Hash, July 17
    • 6 replies
    • 409 views
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    • saveasteading
    • July 24

13. Penetration Damp

    By Krishna24, July 12
    • 12 replies
    • 473 views
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    • Mike
    • July 16

14. Cavity wall: inner leaf DPC lower than outer leaf DPC - to what extent is this OK?

    By lineweight, June 30
    • 4 replies
    • 402 views
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    • joe90
    • July 12

15. DPC cavity tray

    By Crispy-Wombat, July 9
    • 8 replies
    • 333 views
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    • Dave Jones
    • July 10

16. Water trickling down internal wall

    By Dee, June 4
    • 7 replies
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    • ProDave
    • June 6

17. Confused.com regards next steps to treat and prevent damp

    By MJP, May 20
    • 4 replies
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    • MJP
    • May 28

18. Damp Issues in 19th Century Flint Cottage

    By Dylan Woods, April 27
    • 1 reply
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    • elite
    • April 27

19. Damp patch appeared above window

    By MarkW1979, April 21
    • 16 replies
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    • MarkW1979
    • April 22

20. Removal of blown fibre cavity wall insulation to help with damp issues

    By Rich_R, March 31
    • 0 replies
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    • Rich_R
    • March 31

21. Can ACO eliminate the need for DPC being 150mm above ground level?

    By Grsz, March 28
    • 20 replies
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    • Grsz
    • March 28

22. Council Induced Damp Problems!

    By Laurence737, March 21   

    • damp
    • drainage
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • damp
      • drainage
      • period house
    • 12 replies
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    • Laurence737
    • March 25

23. Damp on chimney breast in loft and in ground floor

    By stan86, March 3   

    • repointing wall
    • damp
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      • repointing wall
      • damp
      • flashings
    • 0 replies
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    • stan86
    • March 3

24. Dark/cold/damp patch above window? Lintel?

    By bethany89, February 21
    • 15 replies
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    • bethany89
    • February 22

25. Damp internal wall (at right angles to exterior walls)

    By tvrulesme, February 21   

    • damp
    • penetrating damp
    • 7 replies
    • 937 views
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    • Redbeard
    • February 21