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Damp On Wall
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Is the wall painted with a vinyl finish? If so, then the moisture/condensation will not be able to penetrate it and dissipate. Therefore it will hang around on the surface and then produce mould. You may consider removing the wallpaper or paint and thus allowing the plaster to breathe and be porous. This may then allow the moisture to be absorbed into the wall more readily and therefore moisture would not remain on the surface and thus produce the mould.
The polystyrene wallpaper idea is also a good one as it will raise the temperature of the wall and so the condensation will not settle there.0 -
We had the very same thing happen to our built in wardrobes that were built against an outside wall.It was just condensation.We used damp crystals and for the past two years the cupboard and the stuff inside has been fine.
You would'nt beleive how much water we get out of the containers.About a pint a time,every two months.All of that would of went into our clothes and caused mould.0 -
It's plaster Steve, apart from the damp proof paint I've put on.Is the wall painted with a vinyl finish?
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Hello MrsMRSTITTLEMOUSE wrote: »We had the very same thing happen to our built in wardrobes that were built against an outside wall.It was just condensation.We used damp crystals and for the past two years the cupboard and the stuff inside has been fine.
You would'nt beleive how much water we get out of the containers.About a pint a time,every two months.All of that would of went into our clothes and caused mould.
Thanks for your post, although I’m not sure what you’re referring to re the crystals, are you able to post a link, and can I get them from Wilkinson’s?Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.
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It's plaster Steve, apart from the damp proof paint I've put on.
The things is, by what you say, it isn't a damp problem, ie damp ingressing from outside. It's a condensation problem, ie warm air meeting up with a cold wall thus causing water in the warm air to form droplets on the cool wall.0 -
I always thought it was a damp problem Steve, until I had the wall checked which turned out to be dry, I'm convinced now it's as you say a condensation problem.The things is, by what you say, it isn't a damp problem, ie damp ingressing from outside. It's a condensation problem, ie warm air meeting up with a cold wall thus causing water in the warm air to form droplets on the cool wall.Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.
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So then, the way to overcome the problem is to raise the temperature of the wall, or perhaps make the wall more porous so that water can dissipate into it,0
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Hello Mrs
Thanks for your post, although I’m not sure what you’re referring to re the crystals, are you able to post a link, and can I get them from Wilkinson’s?
They are the damp and moisture crystals.You can buy them with a container for £3.99 in woolworths,wilkinsons and Lakeland.The 2.5kg refill packs are £4.99 from Lakeland.0 -
Thanks Steve, so would it best to use polystyrene tiles as suggested by WestonDave?So then, the way to overcome the problem is to raise the temperature of the wall, or perhaps make the wall more porous so that water can dissipate into it,Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.
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MRSTITTLEMOUSE wrote: »They are the damp and moisture crystals.You can buy them with a container for £3.99 in woolworths,wilkinsons
OK Mrs, :T I'll have a look when I go to Wilkinsons next week.Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.
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