Extensions such as garage conversions will often require extra damp proofing to be added as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage routinely has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not manufactured to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will need to be added to walls and floors. In addition, the roof of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing for the floor of the garage conversion will most likely be performed by by using a damp proof membrane. This membrane can come in either solid or liquid form. The damp proof membrane will be placed down either on top of the existing concrete floor, below the new floor, or as part of both, depending on if the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In some garages, the walls will have already been damp proofed, but this might have to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to comply with current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to protect the brickwork from rotting slowly as moisture sets in. This can be done by either implementing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls that are already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion should adhere to, and so is it vital to ensure that your garage conversion incorporates suitable damp proofing methods.
The average cost of Damp proofing is £1500. Costs vary based upon the materials and the organisation selected. The upper price range can be as high as £1725. The material costs are in general about £375
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Abbotsbury is a civil parish in Dorset. It is in the West Dorset district and sits about 1 mile inland from the English Channel coast. It has a population of 481. Inside the parish is a portion of Chesil Beach which is an 18 mile barrier beach. It is part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. Abbotsbury is in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The parish is notable for its swannery, which is the only managed colony of nesting mute swans in the world. It is also the location of the subtropical gardens which have been there since 1765. The remnants of Abbotsbury Castle are also above the village, and it was the front line of defence from invasion in its day.
Other buildings in the village include St. Catherine's Chapel, which is a 14th-century pilgrimage chapel used by the monks of the abbey. It is built from stone, including the roof and ceiling. It is a Grade I listed building. The Church of St. Nicholas is also a Grade I listed building and was founded in the 14th century.
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Damp is a serious problem, particularly if you live in an old property, because it can lead to structural damage. This will cost you big money and could be very dangerous, to yourself and the property. Take damp seriously and get it inspected and resolved as soon as you discover it!
Signs of rising damp tend to be close to the ground, usually no higher than a metre. It usually works its way up walls in horizontal lines. Penetrating damp usually develops in patches and can often be much higher up. For more advice, speak to a damp proofing professional.
There are a few visible signs of damp, although it often goes undetected. However, in older or empty properties, this made become detectable through its smell. These include peeling paint and wallpaper, crumbling plaster, mould growth, black spots or spores on walls and ceilings, and rotting skirting boards and flooring.
You should make sure that all signs of damp have gone before you redecorate your walls. If you want to paint your walls with a water-permeable emulsion paint, you can usually do this after 1 or 2 months. For other types of decoration you should wait longer.
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