Advice on Damp Proofing (Tanking?)

no1catman

We had a problem with a damp wall in the hall. First advice was don't worry spray with damp stop and reattach wallpaper!

But about a year ago, when we could see and smell it was getting worse. Builder came together with damp specialist sub-contractor, saw the drive level was above the DPC, and meter tested the wall at various points.
Firstly dug a channel and filled with aggregate at the side and front of the house. Had to wait till March before the next stage (too much work), but meter readings were better than before. Nevertheless, much grit and dust when took the wall back to the bare brick, then render, then tanking (thought originally may need two layers), then another render - which took longer to dry, then plastering - even longer to dry, then re-paper, and a final emulsion.
All told took two weeks and a day.
Only problem - coming down the stairs - seeing the join!

Otherwise, warmer house, no damp wall to chill the area.

Hogie23

Hello recently bought my first house old terraced house been told the cellar could do with tanking/conversion what’s best way to go about it? I’m not wanting to use the cellar just want it damo proof!

Doozergirl

Hogie23 wrote: »

Hello recently bought my first house old terraced house been told the cellar could do with tanking/conversion what’s best way to go about it? I’m not wanting to use the cellar just want it damo proof!

Who told you that?

Cellars are supposed to be damp! The earth is damp. If you don't want to use it then there's not much to do other than ensure that it is nicely ventilated down there, that your air bricks are all open and that there's air able to move around the joists.

I'm not sure why this thread has been ressurected, particularly. Not many people on this board advocate the use of chemical damp proofing at all. You don't even appear to have a problem!