Have any of you guys done a kitchen extension? If there are now signs of rising damp, would I be covered under a guarantee? The builders provided a 12 month guarantee for workmanship, but isn't damp-coursing covered for longer? Any advice appreciated...
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As to if you are coved will depend on what has casued the damp, if you can prove that it is down to poor building quality you may have a chance, who is the gurantee with? if it is with the builder you have to get them to agree it's thier fault (good luck).Growing old is mandatory
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Originally posted by AZZIK View PostHave any of you guys done a kitchen extension? If there are now signs of rising damp, would I be covered under a guarantee? The builders provided a 12 month guarantee for workmanship, but isn't damp-coursing covered for longer? Any advice appreciated...Comment
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Originally posted by stillooking View PostWhen was it built?Comment
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Oh the joy of British builders and their world class standards of service.
Reminds me of my wonderful, mostly useless ensuite bathroom they added.
Particularly the Polish guys they subcontracted the work to, who used all the wrong pipes, fittings and made the building regs inspector spit his coffee when he took a peek.
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Originally posted by AZZIK View PostJust 2 years ago. It is an newly created internal wall, but he says he has had a word with council planners bla bla and says it is water from your ground etc. But this wall was created by the builders.
For expediency, if you're not a handy DIY 'er, get somebody who has some knowledge so that you can pursue it further.
One last thing, can you get under the floor to examine or is it a solid concrete floor?
There are different routes to claim redress, but can't suggest anything further until the problem is examined in detail.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostOh the joy of British builders and their world class standards of service.
Reminds me of my wonderful, mostly useless ensuite bathroom they added.
Particularly the Polish guys they subcontracted the work to, who used all the wrong pipes, fittings and made the building regs inspector spit his coffee when he took a peek.
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Unlikely to be “rising damp” as this is debatable if it really exists.
Take a look at the following if possible:
DPC missing or floor DBC faulty.
Cavity blocked or bridged with cement. (sloppy work)
Copper pipes buried in concrete: The concrete will corrode copper if it has no protection. (cutting corners)
Broken drain pipe or sew pipe. (bodging the job)
Damaged or blocked gutters and down pipes.
Fault on a flat roof.
Condensation caused by the brick wall not having the correct insulation.
Condensation caused by the brick wall not enough ventilation."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostOh the joy of British builders and their world class standards of service.
Sorry to see that you’ve had the British workman in the house. He’s a token of evilStep outside posh boyComment
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Originally posted by zeitghostThe irony being that this sort of "work" is termed "jerry building".
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/211600.html"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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