leej Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Hi, The house we bought has had a small front extension around 20 years ago (before we had it), when I stripped the paper I found rust on the beading and the paint coming off in a very specific area. I thought that this was old and had maybe been repaired as the wall doesnt have damp stains and isnt damp. I repainted and cleaned up the rush but soon the paint just came off and rust back. I am assuming the camp course is broken, but the wall as you can see is the part which supports the lintel, and also the outside wall is the neighbours garden. Can anyone suggest the best course of action here if it is indeed the damp course. I will be going around the neighbours to see if there is any issues on in the brick work. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Looks like rising damp Remove the plaster and bead Treat and replace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leej Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Thanks for the reply, If I do that would it not return? If I strip the plaster do you know of anything I can do to the blockwork to prevent it coming back. Don't think I am going to be able to access the damp course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Is that what was the outside wall of the original house which is now in the extension? It may be the dpc was plastered over. Strip the plaster and skirting and have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leej Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 Yes that was the outside wall before the extension im guessing. I will get the plaster off and have a look but that does make sense - cheers for the reply mate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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