Damp problem, seeking advice

[Mike Muz]

clean the walls properly to remove any mould or mess that may have developed, and open a window or 2. if the external walling has any cracks etc this will allow moiture to enter the internal skin thus developing damp walls. you really do air flow around buildings, old solid wall houses have very little but the old timber floor helped as air flowed through airbricks but not always on upper floor levels. a good idea is a small brick sized air vent in the walls, this allow air to flow getting rid of warm moisture fro the inside of you home. many have sliders which allow you to close them to stop unwanted drafts and cold entering, but seriously, ita all about the flow....man

Thanks for your help

We did - well Mrs Muz - cleaned the walls with neat bleach and it came off well. Couldn't see there had been a problem at all.
The hardboard back panels/drawer bottoms seemed to be the worst affected. She's now decided to paint those.
Like a good, supportive partner, I got the paint out of the loft for her. Really don't want her going up there! :shock:

Mike

 

[highlandsflyer]

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maybe you're having too much nookie? All that gruntin' and groanin', heavy breathing and sweaty endeavour doesn't 'alf produce some moisture!

Yet acts as a superb lubricant.

I would get an expert in the locality to advise. Just make sure they have all their certificates if you take on some work. Are there not good grants available for upgrading insulation, etc. still?

 

[Mike Muz]

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I did wonder whether cavity wall insulation would help.
Strange thing is, it's only where both the bedroom outside walls meet the terrace wall ON ONE SIDE of the house. The other corners are ok
No sign of damp at all.

I have also noticed how busy this forum gets when Call The Midwife is on !

Mike

 

[highlandsflyer]

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Top Gear is on! With Ed Sheeran too, TG runs the risk of trending today!

 

[Mike Muz]

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Tren . . . . What is , er, oh it doesn't really matter. Is ES a biker ?

 

[longun]

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Its the cavity that stops moisture bridging the wall, all the insulation does is trap the air circulating around it. Check for cracks etc first and re point if need be. But, any insulation you can get, get but sort any issues first. If its a solid wall all you can do if apply batterns and insulation to the inner skin but will be costly etc. To check its a solid wall look at the external brick. If there's an courses of brickwork showing headers/1/2 bricks it'll be solid, or measure the wall thickness at the windows. Owt around the 230mm overall is solid.

 

[highlandsflyer]

Cycling is featured on TG tonight, so it is a pretty good on topic topic! I think Hammond's crotch is damp too, which makes it relevant to this thread!

 

[Mike Muz]

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Its the cavity that stops moisture bridging the wall, all the insulation does is trap the air circulating around it. Check for cracks etc first and re point if need be. But, any insulation you can get, get but sort any issues first. If its a solid wall all you can do if apply batterns and insulation to the inner skin but will be costly etc. To check its a solid wall look at the external brick. If there's an courses of brickwork showing headers/1/2 bricks it'll be solid, or measure the wall thickness at the windows. Owt around the 230mm overall is solid.

Cheers buddy, I'll take a look tomorrow, when it's light

I think Hammond's crotch is damp too, which makes it relevant to this thread!

That really is a mental image I could do without mate :facepalm:

Mike

 

[highlandsflyer]

Just be really careful to get a certified expert. We had a crew in to knock out our coal bunkers and they were recommending tanking the walls of our basement, even though at that point they were totally stand alone and above ground, apart from a single party wall. Cowboys!

 

[Mike Muz]

Just be really careful to get a certified expert. We had a crew in to knock out our coal bunkers and they were recommending tanking the walls of our basement, even though at that point they were totally stand alone and above ground, apart from a single party wall. Cowboys!

If you really are ' up a ladder outside my window ' can't you take a look ?

I'll bare it in mind mate.

Did you see Countryfile tonight? T'was in Scotland. The mountains are a lot more dramatic than I realized. The lochs look amazing too, but not on a bad day I imagine

Mike