[BNM] [OT] damp proofing

[Jez Nicholson]

Advice from someone who is not selling damp proofing is essential. The
ones I spoke to we're far from professional. They always diagnose
'rising damp' and expensive tanking as the answer. A bit of damp or
condensation is to be expected in many buildings in Brighton and can
often be cured by painting the wall with some PVA glue, using
damp-proofing paint that contains mould retardants, and/or ventilating
the area better. If it's an un-tanked basement then the answer is
obviously tanking. Rising damp is quite rare.

On 10/19/06, Jack Moxley <jack.moxley at futureplatforms.com> wrote:
> Ive tried several for quotes but not for work.
> Dampmasters gave me the best quote and were recomended by my lawyers but
> charged £95 for the quote, which is subtracted off the price, their 30
> yr guarentee is done through a seperate finaincal institution.
> Bensleys seems to be recomended by everyone but they will take 2 or 3
> weeks before they can perform a quote which I believe is free.
> www.*bensleys*.co.uk/
> I really recomend getting more than one quote, because often you will
> get conflicting reports on the condition of the property.
> 1 company (not listed) suggested I got tanking on a bathroom wall with
> no damp just condensation, and in fact all I needed was better ventilation.
>
> richard willis wrote:
>
> >apologies if this question has been asked before, but:
> >
> >can anyone recommend a good damp proofing company or builder please?
> >
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