Damp problems-How best to deal with

BillBarnacle


Joined: 20/04/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 22:22

I have some concrete stairs leading to a roof terrace.The problem is that these stairs run up an external wall and the interior of this wall is suffering from damp.

The stairs are tiled but not well

Any advice gratefully received

I have seen an advert for cyprus solutions for dealing with damp has anyone used them/did it work/how much did it cost

Thanks

BB

Tangerineman


Joined: 08/03/2010
Posts: 318

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 22:46

Try Sure

Sorted my damp in an apartment and then a villa

Never come back

Blackpoolfan


Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 1568

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 23:03

Damp in your villa tange? surely not

kevnmax


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 105

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 23:07

if it is like mine re-grout tiles . then applly clear silicone solution [paint] to tiles

Checkmate


Joined: 31/08/2008
Posts: 140

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 00:41

Tangerineman



What is sure?

professoregit


Joined: 30/08/2008
Posts: 381

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 08:28

Assume you have skirting to the side of your house which sits on the tiles. You will need to take the skirting and tiles off. Once dry, you will need to "tank" (cement based waterproofing solution) the staircase and sides where the skirting sat. Refix the tiles and skirting and then apply a further waterproof sealant (Johnsons

Stoneoseal). This should do the trick.

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 10:11

Msg 6, Do they sell stoneoseal hear in the North please?

BillBarnacle


Joined: 20/04/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 00:21

Thanks for responses I think the removal of tiles and tanking as outlined in msg 6 is probably the way forward.Can anyone recommend a competent tradesman who can do this type of work



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juliamoons



Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 849

Message Posted:
03/08/2010 01:13

Bravestone in Karsiyaka can do this for you. They have re-tiled my top terrace which is now waterproof. Also Stoneoseal is available in HomeBase just over the Metehan Border and it really is a great product.