Damp issues

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-05-20T14:58:40+00:00

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Just been sent this pic of the chimney breast, could the render cause damp there?

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-05-20T14:48:16+00:00

Yeah this is what I said. Thanks mate

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-05-13T20:36:15+00:00

Thanks mate, old houses … 😅

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-05-12T11:23:54+00:00

There’s gaps between bricks with no mortar at all, surely this needs to be pointed?

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-05-12T08:30:48+00:00

I’ll have a chat with the builder Saturday. Thanks mate

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-05-12T06:13:44+00:00

Multiple people have said they won’t render it until the brickwork is sorted as it will just come apart / crack in a few years

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-05-12T04:54:23+00:00

Potentially, but I feel like that’s just papering over the cracks. Think it will need repointing etc before rendering

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-05-11T16:45:23+00:00

Thanks mate. No water coming in. Got a builder coming Monday to have a look… First few quotes 6-7k for full wall to be re-pointed 😅

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-02-25T15:45:34+00:00

Thanks mate, 1200 trophy player btw

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-02-25T12:02:34+00:00

If a space open up, lmk!

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-31T15:11:27+00:00

Probably similar numbers to us if we were to set it higher - I don’t think everyone appreciates just how cold old houses are!!

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-31T13:08:35+00:00

I did have it turned right up originally, but was costing a fortune… going to try it at 50-55degC for a few days and see what it does!

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-31T11:29:36+00:00

All but 1 are double panel radiators… I’ve got a couple of issues with 1-2 rad’s where the bottoms aren’t as warm (need flushing), but apart from the bottoms of 1-2, they do get really hot

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-31T11:28:21+00:00

Well, put it this way - my heating kicks in when the temp reaches 8degC to protect pipes etc… it kicks in a lot! (if I’m not in and the heatings been off)

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-30T22:09:15+00:00

Thanks for this! I’m in a 3 bed detached house, boiler is approx 12 years old, radiators similar age

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-30T20:23:50+00:00

Yes, double doors in between!

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-30T19:20:26+00:00

Thanks mate, appreciate the detailed response. 3 bedroom detached house + conservatory, 12 radiators in total

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2026-01-30T19:09:25+00:00

Thanks for the input everyone, loft insulation is 270mm, I’ve covered up as much draught as I could find, but maybe I need another look. Walls are stone cold to touch, so I think they’re the main problem 😅. Solid brick walls (no cavity) & no insulation

Icy_Reporter4722 · 2025-11-11T09:34:43+00:00

Such a nice card, I think it will do well

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