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Hi all. I've an area of damp in the kitchen (ex garage!) and the damp proof guy has been to look at it today and said that the only option is to tank the whole room (even though the damp is localised to one corner area).
My question is, what is tanking? He tried to explain it, but wasn't clear. Is it some kind of paint which dries like a rubber and stops the damp coming through? Can I buy this stuff myself and save a few quid?
Thanks in advance!
My question is, what is tanking? He tried to explain it, but wasn't clear. Is it some kind of paint which dries like a rubber and stops the damp coming through? Can I buy this stuff myself and save a few quid?
Thanks in advance!
For a guide to the basics, try:
http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/tanking.htm
Good luck - rarely easy to DIY. Either way get a second opinion first - do you know a friendly surveyor?
http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/tanking.htm
Good luck - rarely easy to DIY. Either way get a second opinion first - do you know a friendly surveyor?
Need more details really, is the damp rising from the foundation or coming from above. Is the condition of the roof, walls and guttering all OK, are the drains OK and is there adequate rain water run off for the surrounding area. What about the plumbing, any leaks there? Condensation, is there adequate ventilation and air circulation.
He probably suggested tanking the entire room as the damp will creep around the area that is affected directly and find it's way to causing a damp patch else where. IMO tanking is possibly an option but I'd rather sort the dam issue at the source, if this is possible? I have a damp area in my living room because the landlord next door seems uninterested in the state that hs property is getting into it's probably his lead flashing and facia boards that are causing the issue, aside from spending the money doing the work myself I have the option of putting the dehumidifier on. Thought about getting one of these?
He probably suggested tanking the entire room as the damp will creep around the area that is affected directly and find it's way to causing a damp patch else where. IMO tanking is possibly an option but I'd rather sort the dam issue at the source, if this is possible? I have a damp area in my living room because the landlord next door seems uninterested in the state that hs property is getting into it's probably his lead flashing and facia boards that are causing the issue, aside from spending the money doing the work myself I have the option of putting the dehumidifier on. Thought about getting one of these?
Its a former garage converted to a kitchen about 15 years ago. I only bought house last month.
It's brick outside and block inside. I've took the plasterboards off (they were wet) and it looks to be rising up (about 1.5m and it starts to be dry). The floor is concrete and I can see a blue plastic sheet under it poking up the walls.
Outside the floor height (decking) is quite high which I presume is my problem. I'm going to sort this ASAP and dig down a bit. Problem is it's a north facing corner so doesn't get the sun to dry it out.
Guy said he cant inject dpc as it's block inside. Only option is tanking.
I currently have all the plaster off and dehumidifiers on now in an attempt to dry it out. But I don't want to install a kitchen only to find out the damp returns so I thought this tanking was extra insurance if it was an easy DIY job
It's brick outside and block inside. I've took the plasterboards off (they were wet) and it looks to be rising up (about 1.5m and it starts to be dry). The floor is concrete and I can see a blue plastic sheet under it poking up the walls.
Outside the floor height (decking) is quite high which I presume is my problem. I'm going to sort this ASAP and dig down a bit. Problem is it's a north facing corner so doesn't get the sun to dry it out.
Guy said he cant inject dpc as it's block inside. Only option is tanking.
I currently have all the plaster off and dehumidifiers on now in an attempt to dry it out. But I don't want to install a kitchen only to find out the damp returns so I thought this tanking was extra insurance if it was an easy DIY job
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