Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 6Feb 18, 2019 8:42 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 7Feb 18, 2019 8:58 am I read all the info on applying the Dulux paint that was used by the painters, and moisture content should have been checked and below 15% before application according to the specs. So if the painter followed the specs this should not have happened and I think he should rectify the work. Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 8Feb 18, 2019 9:20 am Leeanne So if the painter followed the specs this should not have happened and I think he should rectify the work. I concur, but people make non-critical mistakes such as not checking the flashings & Moisture barriers, and it's too late now The painters off the hook. Contact the painters registration Board Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 9Feb 18, 2019 7:03 pm StructuralBIMGuy Leeanne So if the painter followed the specs this should not have happened and I think he should rectify the work. I concur, but people make non-critical mistakes such as not checking the flashings & Moisture barriers, and it's too late now The painters off the hook. Contact the painters registration Board Sorry I'm not sure what you mean by checking the flashings and moisture barrier , where would they be? It's a 1950s weather board house on concrete stumps Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 10Feb 18, 2019 8:14 pm The photos indicate the moisture is on the inside of the wall Blistering is occurring at the nails and corners are they adjacent to openings ie windows? hth Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 11Feb 18, 2019 10:15 pm StructuralBIMGuy The photos indicate the moisture is on the inside of the wall Blistering is occurring at the nails and corners are they adjacent to openings ie windows? hth No most of the bubbling is in the middle of walls not near doors or windows. Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 14Feb 19, 2019 8:26 am Thanks for the photos The problem appears to be within the wall Do you have Bathrooms or wet areas nearby inside the house are there water pipes within the wall? Along with Photos/images I do recommend that you have the correct tools & data when problem solving as there are many solutions Contact your Tool specialist store, see if you can hire or purchase a Cheers Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 15Feb 19, 2019 8:31 am This video is probably a little more informative regarding tool uses, please post back once you have determined whats within the wall, pity your painter didn't have one? Cheers Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 16Feb 19, 2019 11:42 am StructuralBIMGuy This video is probably a little more informative regarding tool uses, please post back once you have determined whats within the wall, pity your painter didn't have one? Cheers The walls back onto bedrooms lounge kitchen dining bathroom, basically all walls have some affected areas. Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 17Feb 19, 2019 11:43 am Leeanne StructuralBIMGuy This video is probably a little more informative regarding tool uses, please post back once you have determined whats within the wall, pity your painter didn't have one? Cheers The walls back onto bedrooms lounge kitchen dining bathroom, basically all walls have some affected areas. Sorry I can't see the video Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 18Feb 19, 2019 7:03 pm Leeanne Sorry I can't see the video It sounds like a problem with your computer software, browser, java script, whatever? If you have a mobile device/phone that plays You tube videos Then watch this on your phone and update your Computer Software/browser What to do if Google chrome can't play YouTube videos or any other video hth Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 19Feb 19, 2019 9:16 pm StructuralBIMGuy Leeanne Sorry I can't see the video It sounds like a problem with your computer software, browser, java script, whatever? If you have a mobile device/phone that plays You tube videos Then watch this on your phone and update your Computer Software/browser What to do if Google chrome can't play YouTube videos or any other video hth I think it's a problem with your post. There's no video attached or linked to. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Blistering in exterior paint work 20Feb 20, 2019 7:05 am Ok, Thanks Here the screen shot from what I am seeing and it works, I am wondering if it's an issue with Homeone Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and here's the link Bosch DTECT120 Detector First you'll need to detect the issues,optimal solutions are forthcoming cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Block of two storey townhouses requires painting on the roof. A brick parapet wall separates each unit and extends above the tiled roof. The parapet walls require sealing… 0 3522 I posted the floorplan on Houzz.com forum and got some really good ideas and advice from people there. 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