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Not sure who to go to regarding Damp in Conservatory. . . .
mickey2012
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Hello everyone, bit of advice needed please if possible!
Our conservatory looks like it was built over 15 years ago, and the wooden frames around the conservatory are starting to rot and it all looks a bit unloved. The roofline where it joins the house also looks as though they have attempted to repair it, with flashing tape, and this is clearly been a bodged job as it is hanging off and just looks untidy etc.
However, the main problem I have is that it seems to be letting in water and causing a damp problem in the conservatory, as it has cause bubbling on the plasterwork on the internal walls, and blooming efflorescence. It has also caused deep staining on the PVC doorstep on the french doors which attach it to the main house.
If money were no object, I would get the whole thing tipped down and start again, but I don't have that luxury, so not sure what the best course of action would be.
Any ideas?
Our conservatory looks like it was built over 15 years ago, and the wooden frames around the conservatory are starting to rot and it all looks a bit unloved. The roofline where it joins the house also looks as though they have attempted to repair it, with flashing tape, and this is clearly been a bodged job as it is hanging off and just looks untidy etc.
However, the main problem I have is that it seems to be letting in water and causing a damp problem in the conservatory, as it has cause bubbling on the plasterwork on the internal walls, and blooming efflorescence. It has also caused deep staining on the PVC doorstep on the french doors which attach it to the main house.
If money were no object, I would get the whole thing tipped down and start again, but I don't have that luxury, so not sure what the best course of action would be.
Any ideas?
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It sounds like it needs ripping down and anything else will just be another short-lived bodge. Perhaps you can rip it down now and save up to replace it?0
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rip it down and use it as patio area.0
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These things have a limited life-span; hard-to-reach wood out in the open even more so.
It's usually difficult to repair parts of the roof due to access problems and the join between house and conservatory is a well known failure point too.
I agree with the others: to attempt full repairs would be throwing good money after bad, but if it's still reasonably sound, in the not falling-down sense, I'd leave it in place for now and save hard for a replacement.
I say this because I've lived with a duff conservatory for a few years, but having it, even if a bit damp in winter, has been useful and it's kept the weather/cold off the exposed side of the house. It's being replaced this year.0 -
AS long as the fabric of your house is not being effected leave it until you have sufficient funds to replace.Hopefully you will able to reuse the base.
If the PVC doors are staining try some T Cut.
Currently on offer at A**a for £2.50.0
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