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Is this damp?
Smithy99
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One of our inside walls has some bubbles in the plaster and today I've noticed a crack in the skirting board. The outside wall gets a lot of moss below the damp course, I'm not sure if it's related? We had a drain survey when we moved in due to the moss but it came back all clear. Any advice/thoughts? Thanks
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Have you lifted up the carpet in that area? Is the floor wet? Does the wall feel wet?0
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I don't think the wall feels wet, maybe cold. I haven't lifted the carpet. We have concrete floor so I wasn't sure if it would really show anything?0
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The carpet doesn't feel wet. We get condensation in that room as it's our main living space0
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It doesn't look like damp to me, either inside or outside.
We also have concrete floors, I'm not too keen on them myself but there's not much I can do about it. Our outside walls DO have loads of moss though. Can't see any on your photo.
We have a cheap Unibond Aero 'moisture absorber' to help with condensation in winter when we have to dry washing indoors. Or you could try getting a proper dehumidifier but of course they're more expensive.
Most people recommend having some ventilation to prevent condensation - but I find it too cold in winter!Please note - taken from the Forum Rules and amended for my own personal use (with thanks) : It is up to you to investigate, check, double-check and check yet again before you make any decisions or take any action based on any information you glean from any of my posts. Although I do carry out careful research before posting and never intend to mislead or supply out-of-date or incorrect information, please do not rely 100% on what you are reading. Verify everything in order to protect yourself as you are responsible for any action you consequently take.0 -
The skirting board looks like there is a dent just above the cracked paint - if this isn't just the light it looks like someone hit it.
But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,Had the whole of their cash in his care.
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Doesn't look like anything to me, just a couple of bubbles in the paint probably when painted and what looks like a bit of impact damage to the skirting.0
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Outside looks exactly as it should. Ground level 150mm below DOC with a french drain to boot. That's rare!Moss is fine below the DPC. It shows the DPC is doing its job.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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