Plaster not drying fully

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Geordie1 said:
They're coming on Monday to take a look. I just wanted some extra help from some guys in the know.
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Thanks for that.

Best thing to do is see what they say then come back and let us all know.

I can spot a few things that I'd not normally do but that doesn't mean it's been done wrong.

My advice though, don't do any sort of decorating until they've been and you've sorted it out!
Usually the guarantee will say when it can be painted, feel free to send a copy of it to me.
 
gps said:
FFS just let the plaster dry, why people are guessing at what's wrong I have no idea, I will say again if you have dealt with damp jobs you know it can take several weeks sometimes 6-8 for the finish to dry as the backing coat offers no suction so therefore it just sits there
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I'm not guessing what's wrong, I only done a few jobs related to damp so I ain't no expert, most of the time there was an issue with plumbing or patios being too high, but not seen anything like this after 3 weeks of completion. I usually hack off, leave it exposed -may even supply a dehumidifier for customer if they haven't got one, inject, render then skim. But I know firms doing all of the above in a day. Seen more and more people using membrane too which could be a safer option in the long run, personally I never used it, only on basements then framework and tack and skim.
 
Jgreenplastering said:
Thanks for that.

Best thing to do is see what they say then come back and let us all know.

I can spot a few things that I'd not normally do but that doesn't mean it's been done wrong.

My advice though, don't do any sort of decorating until they've been and you've sorted it out!
Usually the guarantee will say when it can be painted, feel free to send a copy of it to me.
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The decorator has been cancelled, it's just a pal of mine anyway. He's the one that alerted me to the problems.

I did wonder when I saw the beading on the corner that something might be up...
 
A damp proof membrane on it would have been the way to go for me....none of that piping bag cream shoite..:popcorn:
 
Geordie1 said:
Had a company come 3 weeks ago and put a damp course in. It hasn't fully dried in 1 corner yet. Where it is drying, it is drying unusually, please see photo.

I have a decorator booked for this evening, as well as some skirting being fitted. Do I need to cancel them?

https://imgur.com/jP3Q5kX

https://imgur.com/iuEQeo0
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I've got a friend that has a decorating company that specializes in making finishes look like your problem wall.
 
Fatarm said:
A damp proof membrane on it would have been the way to go for me....none of that piping bag cream shoite..:popcorn:
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Membranes are now used quite a lot above ground to protect against rising damp, there also backed with guarantees.

The only thing that throws me with them is where it stops and meet the old plaster around the 1-1.5m mark.
With there being a a gap behind the membrane I worry if the walls very damp the moisture behind could attack the joint line and start to come through in time?

What's your thoughts on that?
 
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Ive wondered what long term damage is being done to brickwork (especially solid wall) which has plastic membrane on the inside and cement render with non breathable paint on outside. This is obviously on older housing stock that was built to have lime render/plaster with limewash. No way for moisture to escape. Only time will tell....
 
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Jgreenplastering said:
Membranes are now used quite a lot above ground to protect against rising damp, there also backed with guarantees.

The only thing that throws me with them is where it stops and meet the old plaster around the 1-1.5m mark.
With there being a a gap behind the membrane I worry if the walls very damp the moisture behind could attack the joint line and start to come through in time?

What's your thoughts on that?
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carlos said:
Also where does the damp go??? It's just a cover up.
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Ok then
...inject and membrane then:rebotando:
 
Jgreenplastering said:
Membranes are now used quite a lot above ground to protect against rising damp, there also backed with guarantees.

The only thing that throws me with them is where it stops and meet the old plaster around the 1-1.5m mark.
With there being a a gap behind the membrane I worry if the walls very damp the moisture behind could attack the joint line and start to come through in time?

What's your thoughts on that?
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Wrong. They're used to protect against penetrating damp
 
Update on this.

We complained last Friday. Company surveyor came round on Monday. Said the corner needs doing again. Sent a different plastered round who said all of it needs taking off and doing again. Plus the skim taking to the ceiling as well.

He's started today and is coming back Monday to finish.

https://imgur.com/O1kW0U0
 
Geordie1 said:
Update on this.

We complained last Friday. Company surveyor came round on Monday. Said the corner needs doing again. Sent a different plastered round who said all of it needs taking off and doing again. Plus the skim taking to the ceiling as well.

He's started today and is coming back Monday to finish.

https://imgur.com/O1kW0U0
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That's a result hope all turns out ok this time
 
Cheers man.

I'll provide a pic when it's all done and dusted.

I have completely zero knowledge when it comes to this stuff so thanks everyone for the help. Appreciated.
 
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