Damp still

[Smurth1984]

Hi guys
Been to look at a job another plasterer has done patched a wall in about 700 wide 1m high
The wall was back to bare brick.
Customer said he hardwalled then skimmed it but that was 4 weeks ago.
The floor is timber with a cavity wall.
Was thinking of chopping off leaving for a week using dri coat then skim
Any options or advice would be spot on
Thanks

 

[zolco]

Hi guys
Been to look at a job another plasterer has done patched a wall in about 700 wide 1m high
The wall was back to bare brick.
Customer said he hardwalled then skimmed it but that was 4 weeks ago.
The floor is timber with a cavity wall.
Was thinking of chopping off leaving for a week using dri coat then skim
Any options or advice would be spot on
Thanks

You know what to do, just crack on with your idea

 

[flynnyman]

Hi guys
Been to look at a job another plasterer has done patched a wall in about 700 wide 1m high
The wall was back to bare brick.
Customer said he hardwalled then skimmed it but that was 4 weeks ago.
The floor is timber with a cavity wall.
Was thinking of chopping off leaving for a week using dri coat then skim
Any options or advice would be spot on
Thanks

Any pics?

 

[Arti]

Any pics?

 

[flynnyman]

View attachment 16201

Looks like hidden mould to me

 

[gps]

Hi guys
Been to look at a job another plasterer has done patched a wall in about 700 wide 1m high
The wall was back to bare brick.
Customer said he hardwalled then skimmed it but that was 4 weeks ago.
The floor is timber with a cavity wall.
Was thinking of chopping off leaving for a week using dri coat then skim
Any options or advice would be spot on
Thanks

More info is required, what was the original problem first ? Ground floor, first floor ?
4 weeks isn't long enough to determine there is an issue, it's been very cold the last 4 weeks you know

 

[Smurth1984]

The area looks like it was skimmed yesterday

 

[Smurth1984]

Ground floor off bungalow
The problem was a built im stone effect DVD store n tv stand
He had had heating on m dehumidifier going

 

[Dropsalot]

Hardwall never held moisture back when I used it many years ago. Dri-coat or similar is your best bet.

 

[Smurth1984]

Cheers
Thought so just wanted to double check to see other options as there some good guys on here with great help wealth of knowledge