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Damp coming up through floor?
pineapple
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I have an old stone cottage (circa 1840) with a rubble filled 'cavity' wall. I have no idea if it has a damp proof course. The previous owners tiled the whole of the ground floor (hmmm) and I have no idea what is under the tiles.. Recently I realised that the underside of the central rug, where it is under the sofa, is damp. In fact there is a whole area (not just under the rug) where the grouting is darker - I thought it was just dirty but it could well be damp! :eek:
If it turns out to be damp coming up through the floor as opposed to condensation, leaking pipework etc is there a solution which would avoid tearing up the whole floor? Ie like a membrane I could lay over the top.
I have a horrible feeling I know the answer to this.....
If it turns out to be damp coming up through the floor as opposed to condensation, leaking pipework etc is there a solution which would avoid tearing up the whole floor? Ie like a membrane I could lay over the top.
I have a horrible feeling I know the answer to this.....
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You know the answer.Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.0
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No, you could get round this a water proofed mortar fill on top of the original floor.
IE a liquid waterproof membrane, will lift the foor a few inches but is a darn site easier than ripping the whole lot up.
There is 1 fact that escapes most of us in the modern air conditioned and insulated world????, we need a degree of moisture,
;););) I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
I have an old stone cottage (circa 1840) with a rubble filled 'cavity' wall. I have no idea if it has a damp proof course. The previous owners tiled the whole of the ground floor (hmmm) and I have no idea what is under the tiles.. Recently I realised that the underside of the central rug, where it is under the sofa, is damp. In fact there is a whole area (not just under the rug) where the grouting is darker - I thought it was just dirty but it could well be damp! :eek:
If it turns out to be damp coming up through the floor as opposed to condensation, leaking pipework etc is there a solution which would avoid tearing up the whole floor? Ie like a membrane I could lay over the top.
I have a horrible feeling I know the answer to this.....
Yup, possibly
http://basement-living.co.uk/new-build-water-proofing/membranes/wykamol-slimline.html0
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