A numbers of 'problems'

[RichAllan]

Hi all,

New to the forum, and I bring some problems straight away (sorry!).

I'm a bit out of my depth here with a couple of internal wall matters.

The wall pictured got damp from a roof leak. The roof has been repaired and the wall now dry except for what we believe is condensation keeping it damp to touch.

Without having to replace the whole wall, what would you suggest to do?

Someone suggested a damp proof spray?

NEXT - the damp wall made our mind up to rip an internal wardrobe out (see outline of where it was in photo's). This has led to some damage to the plaster despite trying to carefully remove the wood frame.

I bought some mesh corner beading to repair the corner, but after removing all loose plaster I can see that it's not going to be able to be screwed in to the remaining plaster, or even if new plaster would remain on the wall....added to that, the front of the wall is actually moving away from the side so as soon as new plaster is applied and dried, there's a chance a crack would appear (I'm guessing)

Any suggestions on that one?

Finally - The hole in the slanted ceiling - there's a beam to the left of it but then just a vast abyss...any suggestions on how to repair this?

Many thanks in advance.

Rich

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[Burnerman]

Only my opinion Rich, and speaking as the worlds worst plasterer bar none....
That dampness looks like its still occurring to me - raw plaster should dry out in no time.
The plasterers bead could be pinned in place or dot and dabbed - once its adhered you could plaster up to it, and it would be stable.
As for the hole, fix a patch of plasterboard on the far side, securing it with dry wall screws as well as some adhesive....once its dry then build up the base coat followed by the finish coat.
Lets hear what the others say!
John

 

[RichAllan]

Only my opinion Rich, and speaking as the worlds worst plasterer bar none....
That dampness looks like its still occurring to me - raw plaster should dry out in no time.

Thanks for the reply.

The wall is dry in most places, but a stain has been left...and if we spend an extended time in the room, it gets we ton top with condensation...

Before the roof repair, the damp was growing, since the repair, the stain has shrunk.

 

[foxhole]

Looks like there is quite a bit of loose plaster to be removed befort any repair is attempted.

 

[ivixor]

To repair the hole, you will have to break out the plasterboard until you hit some wooden bits. Then fix some wooden battens to the existing rafters to allow you to fix a new square of plasterboard too.

It looks like there is no insulation there. Must be freezing in that room!

 

[RichAllan]

It looks like there is no insulation there. Must be freezing in that room!

Haha - quite the opposite actually - it's never cold.

Cheers for the replies so far.