Recent content by wendyg81

There is a radiator on the wall that has the condensation problem. Makes no difference whether the radiator is on or not to the problem. It's an uninsulated external north east facing wall on part of the property which doesn't receive much sunlight, meaning the wall is very cold. Agree...

Just a window, that we open when we shower/bathe, but when we remove the plaster we're going to install an extractor fan to help deal with the excess moisture.

Hello, me again! So, I had three different damp specialists out to look at our bathroom wall (we've been working on our living room and kitchen so bathroom work got put on hold). 1st one said the problem was penetrative damp, with water coming in from the external window sill. Second one said...

Thank you. Yes, we think the window might have been added there at some point in the last 15 years. Would you suggest sealing this with outdoor sealant or cement? The window sill hasn't been painted in years, and the paint is cracked, so I also need to scrape this and repaint which might help...

Thank you, this is really really useful.

No, the wall seemed fine. We're wondering if it could be just be condebsation. That wall is east facing and the other external wall is north facing.

no damp issues that we were aware of.

upper wall (doesn't want to rotate, sorry) outside wall (backs on to pavement) (not recently paved) close up of wall that's behind possible damp patch)

Why would it be ok at top and middle of wall but not at the bottom?

No. It just doesn't get much sun.

It's an outside wall. No cracks in rendering. Feels dry.

Obviously not a plastering expert! I know they did two coats of plaster. Did one coat then Waited an hour in the van and did another coat.

Absolutely certain. Several Neighbours have cavity wall insulation but not us (no drill holes). House definitely 1920s - history of our area is well documented. They were built by mining company to house mining workers. In east Coast of Scotlsnd - it's been warm but wet so not had heating on.

Yes. Standard PVA stuff.

I'm alright with it!!