mouldy walls

[FIF]

of course it could be dead bodies that have been plastered into your wall and have now started decomposing. Might be worth checking out.

 

[Yorkshire Vixen]

got a similar thing but we get damp/mould patches in the bottom corners of the rooms which are on the outside corner wall and also a bit of mould around the lower part of the windows where theyve been fitted - not sure if that makes sense to me or not hopefully someone will know what ive put :icon_conf

 

[highland fox]

There is a spray you can get which gets rid of it for a few months,bit cheaper than having the problem treated proffesionally

 

[Yorkshire Vixen]

we have been recommended some stuff you 'paint' on the outside brickwork its like a weathershield product i think

 

[fcukcov]

The best solution is ventilation. The problem is usually down to fitting high spec windows etc in older houses and then people not opening the windows enough to ventilate the space. Also make sure your trickle vents (the ones at the tops of the windows) are open at all times. Also use a fungicidal spray to help clear the problem up.

 

[homer]

we have been recommended some stuff you 'paint' on the outside brickwork its like a weathershield product i think

Do you get a damp patch often, YV ?

 

[Yorkshire Vixen]

now now homey :icon_bigg

 

[highland fox]

Do you get a damp patch often, YV ?

It appears she did whilst watching the ref last night in the Mk Dons match

 

[lazzer]

The best solution is ventilation. The problem is usually down to fitting high spec windows etc in older houses and then people not opening the windows enough to ventilate the space. Also make sure your trickle vents (the ones at the tops of the windows) are open at all times. Also use a fungicidal spray to help clear the problem up.

Would foot spray work?

 

[bocadillo]

Would foot spray work?

I doubt it. The mouldy patch is over a yard long.

 

[FIF]

I doubt it. The mouldy patch is over a yard long.

I thought it was indoors

 

[Macky]

I doubt it. The mouldy patch is over a yard long.

What about 3 tins of foot spray?

 

[Durham Fox]

we have been recommended some stuff you 'paint' on the outside brickwork its like a weathershield product i think

Dont EVER paint your brickwork with ANYTHING. Seriously it's not a good idea.

 

[fcukcov]

Dont EVER paint your brickwork with ANYTHING. Seriously it's not a good idea.

Totally agree, can’t believe anyone would suggest to stop the brickwork from breathing.

 

[FoxCovert]

got a similar thing but we get damp/mould patches in the bottom corners of the rooms which are on the outside corner wall and also a bit of mould around the lower part of the windows where theyve been fitted - not sure if that makes sense to me or not hopefully someone will know what ive put :icon_conf

Yes, just the same as us

 

[The Major]

The reason that the mould is on the inside of an outside wall is because those walls are colder so they attract the condensation in the air.

As for fungicidal spray, you don't need it, just mix 1 part bleach with 4 parts water.

I'm a painter and decorator, I deal with these things regularly.

 

[fcukcov]

The reason that the mould is on the inside of an outside wall is because those walls are colder so they attract the condensation in the air.

As for fungicidal spray, you don't need it, just mix 1 part bleach with 4 parts water.

I'm a painter and decorator, I deal with these things regularly.

Doesn't the bleach just "bleach" the stuff white and then you cover it with paint?:icon_wink

 

[Macky]

Doesn't the bleach just "bleach" the stuff white and then you cover it with paint?:icon_wink

No, it'll kill the mould, then you wash the stuff off....then you cover it with paint

 

[highland fox]

I thought this thread was about a Country n Western Singer

 

[Yorkshire Vixen]

would cavity wall insulation solve the problem???