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Hello Jurek Excellent question. It appears at that height only because that is where the tanking stopped, the adjacent walls have been tanked full height. Perhaps you could patch just that area for a cheap fix, but all the walls had rising damp. This marsh area is so wet along with poor surface...

It's a 4" red brick internal dividing wall between a dining room and kitchen. The stud is where the door lining was so it hasn't been used to hide it. Have a look at the profile its not cold its damp. Go and get Digest 245, its only £15 you will enjoy it.

You have to understand I done the survey and not you, otherwise it would be a leaking gutter in the middle of the house. The bonding didn't go full height, the house is in a marsh area, the other side of the wall is feature red brick, the rest of the walls inspected to digest 245 showed rising...

Hello Insulated boards are a good thing if you have resolved the dampness problem. I prefer to use battens as this is a better method than dot and dab. Most importantly you need to ensure good ventilation by means of extraction fans, otherwise you will run the risk of interstitial condensation.

Hello Sorry I thought I posted a link to this ages ago, just shows how good bonding is at sucking the damp up the wall. How high can rising damp rise? | Welcome to Complete Preservations blog

Hello Adapt If you want some recommendations for some kit give me a shout, I know of some good cheap kit that will help you with your diagnosis. I have spoken to some of the lads on here who were after some advice. Only happy to help.

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Idiot, please and no it's not that thread, why?

Sometimes you have to carry out a destructive survey to find the cause of the dampness problem. I find the people that instruct me are happy for this to take place because they know they will find out what is the cause and the real fix. Click the link below to see why on this particular survey...

Hello Adapt There are many products available over the internet that will always be used by the diy enthusiast or the cowboy builder, I look at this as a work bank, especially when it comes to the basements,there are a huge amount of waterproofing failures that is why the NHBC have a new...

Hello Yes we have been using the speedskim from the early days, thought that they would be **** to be fair. Took a chance as they were cheap and was instantly impressed when used on gypsum, gave it a blast on the s&c and we think that it is brill. I wouldn't say I have any tips to pass on, just...

Definitely a better finish with the blue one, we use it s&c lime and gypsum, wouldn't be without it now. Saves all that grunting flattening off and makes the tea break a little bit longer.

When I ordered new blades they only had the blue ones, have you stopped doing the grey ones?

Hello @adapt, A good honest work ethic and knowledge doesn't make you rich i'm afraid. This is very true, but it's rewarding when you give your customer the truth. There is some great cheap kit around that works just as good as the more expensive brands, when it comes to damp meters though I...