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Help New patio and damp course
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doozergirl
you mean remove the first layer of bricks then put mortar along it?
tony6403
would this trap the moisture in the brick wall?0 -
No.
Darth Vadar was talking about the blocks being lose after you remove a row.
I'm saying that you would bed-in the new last row.
It doesn't really matter anyway. It isn't worth it for the sake of an inch.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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Would apply waterproof sealer above the DPC help?0
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Would apply waterproof sealer above the DPC help?
Yes it is a good product and it will stop any water penetration.
It is breathable and allows any moisture inside the brickwork to evaporate. Have a look at the technical data sheet ; bottom right in the link
http://www.thompsonsweatherproofing.co.uk/products/product.jsp?id=1
I have used this sealer and been very impressed with the performance.Forgotten but not gone.0 -
thanks Tony i will try it this weekend, preparation for the weekend.0
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