Extensions including garage conversions will typically require additional damp proofing to be installed as part of conversion, as the pre-existing garage typically has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing should be put into walls and floors. Additionally, the roofing of the garage conversion will require water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will usually be achieved 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 pre-existing concrete floor, below the new floor, or as part of both, depending on whether the floor will be a solid or a floating floor. In some garages, the walls have been damp proofed, but this might have to be improved as part of the conversion to be able to meet 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 is accomplished by either employing 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 important part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, therefore is it vital to make sure that your garage conversion makes use of 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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Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small dimension, it is the largest community between Helensburgh and Fort William. Throughout the vacationer period, the community can play host to up to 25,000 people. Oban inhabits a setup in the Firth of Lorn. The bay is a near perfect horseshoe, safeguarded by the island of Kerrera; and also beyond Kerrera, the Isle of Mull. To the north is the lengthy low island of Lismore and also the mountains of Morvern as well as Ardgour. Laurinburg, North Carolina (United States) became a sister city to Oban in 1993. The initial arrangement was in between Scotland County, North Carolina, as well as Argyll & Bute Area Council. Adhering to reorganisation in 1995, the contract was confirmed by Argyll & Bute Council in 1997. In 1997 Oban was also twinned with Gorey, County Wexford, in Ireland. Additionally twinned with Sarajevo. The local society is Gaelic. In 2011, 8.2% of the community's population over age 3 could speak Gaelic as well as 11.3% had some facility in the language. [10] Oban is considered the house of the Royal National Mòd, because it was first held there in 1892, with 10 rivals on a Saturday mid-day. The community hosted the centenary Mod in 1992 (the year it came to be Royal) and also in 2003 the 100th Mod, the two occasions attracting countless rivals as well as site visitors (the 100th Mod was behind the centenary since it was not held in the war years). The Mod is kept in Oban roughly every 6-- 8 years, as well as has last been kept in October 2015.
Oban - PA34
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External porch has historically been integrated into house and has damp penetration rising from floor level. Only this area is affected. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many r...
Oban - PA37
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An inspection of the loft as iv found white dusty substance on the roof beams and wood
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In the lounge a couple of the joists appear to be rotten in the corner and need repair. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many rooms do you need damp proofing: 1-2 Rooms Prope...
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Don't know. Needs investigation of water in the solum
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I have found black mould in my kitchen, and it's probably in my bathroom too. I'm looking for someone to do ERMI tests etc, who knows about mycotoxins, and can offer a remediation service that cons...
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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.
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!
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