Damp problem on ceiling

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
07/02/2010 14:25

After the rain in October, a small patch appeared on a bedroom ceiling .. It is at the rear of where the chimney goes through the roof .. It has started to spread & is now quite large, the paint is peeling .. Could this be a type of mould that spreads .. The colour is a very pale yellow/green .. Any suggestions, waiting for repairs to be done when fine for a few days ..

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
07/02/2010 14:33

hi harita

you say it appeared after the rains.sounds more like you may have a slipped tile.or if you have flashing round the chimney one of these might have slipped letting the rain in.

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
07/02/2010 16:25

Hi clayton .. The flashing is going to be done .. It's the thing spreading that I am worried about ..

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
07/02/2010 16:47

would you like a free quote or advice call me 05338384636

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
07/02/2010 17:08

give http://www.braceybuilders.com a call

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
07/02/2010 17:30

Insurance claim going ahead .. Just wondering if antything can be done to stop the spreading ..

GBJohn


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
07/02/2010 20:15

Hi harita

Best thing to do is get all outside work done first then deal with the inside. Once its seald on the out side then

the loose paint on the inside can be scraped, sealed and repainted with a good paint

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
07/02/2010 20:37

hi harita

i agree with mess7.if we have more rain just watch the cieling dosnt start bulging with the wait of the water.if there is a low point where the damp is.it might be worth just piercing the cieling with a nail to let the water out.just put a bucket underneath to collect the water.if you dont the water could build up and bring the cieling down.just be carefull if you do this that there is no wiring there.

hds.trnc


Joined: 26/05/2009
Posts: 175

Message Posted:
08/02/2010 10:59

check your roof space there may be a pool of water feeding the damp...its will spread as water already in concrete.....your roof space should have been sealed,,..check that too....many roofs to a certain extent are decorative and depend on concrete roof sealing.....but i agree maybe flashing is problem.....on positive side if that only place leaking etc....

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
08/02/2010 19:45

Hi clayton .. More like a Kangol hammer drill & 15" long masonry bit .. Tiled roof just for show ..

hds.trnc .. Everything points to a flashing problem around the chimney .. First signs of any damp in 7 years & yes it is only in the one place .. Will be sorted, waiting for a few dry days ..

tiger


Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
09/02/2010 06:13

Hi harita just waiting for a brake in the wheather then it will be sealed. Will then have to allow ceiling to dry out before redecorating the water stains.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
09/02/2010 20:01

easy tiger raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar

Ailletoo


Joined: 24/01/2009
Posts: 1003

Message Posted:
10/02/2010 00:03

Msg. 5. Did that ( gave Braceys Builders a call) in October 2009.. Still waiting for their visit? This despite numerous phone calls to them and several days waiting in for them to arrive.. Avoid them like the plague!

mark&beck



Joined: 08/01/2009
Posts: 303

Message Posted:
10/02/2010 06:47

My wife called them(braceys) on Monday,guy visited yesterday as arranged!

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
10/02/2010 08:26

hi alletoo i am sorry if you fell let down but pahaps there was some problem at the time but what ever you fell it does not in any way afects our work and if thats the only problem you have had in respect of any builder you are one of the lucky ones and pahaps it was not us who you called