Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jan 12, 2024 11:57 am Side wall of 1900's Victorian terrace has plaster / paint peeling. Presumption was due to poor and dated flashing on roof which has since been fixed. I have started to chip away at the paint and plaster to reveal a render which has these rusty coloured pin holes which is where I am presuming the moisture is / was coming in. Has anyone seen something similar? Does plaster need to be removed for the wall to dry out and if so how long would that take? Also would it be worth putting some sort of sealer / waterproof primer on the internal wall before plastering? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Damp Internal Wall 2Jan 13, 2024 10:15 am If you have fixed roof leaks and your wall is dry then it should be fine to prepare and paint over a dry wall, however if there is rising dampness then your problems are just starting Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Damp Internal Wall 3Jan 13, 2024 10:30 am Have had it confirmed it is not rising damp by specialist as it does not come up from the base of the wall and is dispersed at differing heights. Hoping plaster removal will now allow wall to dry out Re: Damp Internal Wall 4Jan 13, 2024 12:07 pm richbclare Have had it confirmed it is not rising damp by specialist as it does not come up from the base of the wall and is dispersed at differing heights. Hoping plaster removal will now allow wall to dry out You can use hairdryer Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window… 17 20660 Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7871 Hi all Am new to this forum. I want to get some ideas/info about how to manage an 80 year old factory restoration to convert to a residence. The factory floor is concrete… 0 6419 |