Browse Forums Old Home Restoration / Renovation 1 Jun 18, 2019 10:57 am Damp slate slab floors in basement. Property is heritage listed so slate needs to remain, but it’s laid onto sand with no damp proof underneath I’m guessing. Slabs are huge, some very damaged, flakey and cracked. I need advice re how I can safely cover floor with timber or tiles (onto fibre cement sheet or raised floor) or do I just need to live with damp floors? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I would probably render it and then paint it as per your other advice, or gyrpock over the top. 1 3321 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 20559 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 7744 |