Damp proofing

[luscious lyn]

I have a damp problem on the front and back walls of my bungalow. The walls are cavity, I have purchased the damp proofing cream and the drill bit etc., but how do I know when I have filled the inside wall? Won't the cream just fall into the cavity?

 

[stuart45]

Better to find out what's causing the dampness before you try and fix it.

 

[cAtLeYx]

Lyn - You have opened a whole can of worms here. As stuart45 says you really do need to find the problem before using a DIY damp proof kit. The damp could be caused by any number of defects, from poor ventilation to a defect in the external fabric.

 

[gregers]

you may also have blocked cavity walls,if thats the case you need to clear the crud out and allow the walls time to dry.if that happens then you may not need the cream anyway.as others have said investigations need to be conducted 1st before any kind of application.

 

[luscious lyn]

Can of worms? Yeuk!!! I hope not. Well I have invited someone to come and complete a "free" survey so I will see what he has to say....... Thanks for all your help.

Lyn -X-

 

[JohnD]

If you invite a damp-proofing salesman into your home, you should expect him to try to sell you damp-proofing.

 

[luscious lyn]

Yes, I know that. He is coming to complete a "free" survey, but there is no such thing as a free lunch, as they say. -X-

 

[stuart45]

How old is your bungalow Lyn?

 

[luscious lyn]

It was built in the 1930's. Does that make a difference?

 

[Burnerman]

It's quite an old property but will likely have a damp proof course. However, maybe the surrounding land / gardens or whatever are higher than they should be, or gutters are leaking causing splash and so on.
Can you give us any pics of the outside?
John