Extensions such as garage conversions will typically require extra damp proofing to be installed through the conversion, as the existing garage normally has a single skin design for walls and floors, which was not designed to comply with building regulations for habitable rooms. This damp proofing will have to be added to walls and floors. Furthermore, the roofing of the garage conversion will need water proofing. The damp proofing of the floor of the garage conversion will in most cases 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 put down either on top of the existing concrete floor, underneath 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 have been damp proofed, but this might need to be updated as part of the conversion in order to adhere to current building regulations. The walls will need to be damp proofed in order to safeguard the brickwork from rotting gradually as moisture sets in. This is carried out by either employing damp proof membranes, waterproof rendering, or cavity insulation, depending on the type of walls already present in the garage. Damp proofing is an integral part of the building regulations that the garage conversion will need to comply with, therefore is it necessary to ensure that your garage conversion incorporates appropriate 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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Wick is a town and royal burgh in Caithness, in the far north of Scotland. The town straddles the River Wick and also overlaps both sides of Wick Bay. Wick Area had a population of 6,954 at the time of the 2011 census, a reduction of 3.8% from 2001. Pulteneytown, which was established on the south side of the river by the British Fisheries Society throughout the 19th century, was officially combined right into the burgh in 1902. The town gets on the main road (the A99-- A9 road) linking John o' Groats with southerly Britain. The Far North railway line links Wick railway station with southerly Scotland and also with Thurso, the various other burgh of Caithness. Wick Airport terminal is on Wick's north borders. The airport terminal has two usable runways. A third neglects. The main offices of The John O'Groat Journal and The Caithness Carrier are located in Wick, as are Caithness General Hospital (run by NHS Highland), the Wick Carnegie Library as well as regional offices of the Highland Council. Wick Constable Court is among 16 sheriff courts serving the sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland as well as Islands.
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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!
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.
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.
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