In this method damping agent such as liquid epoxy damp proof membrane is applied for an existing concrete floor system.
Damp in conservatory floor.
Our conservatory was built onto the kitchen7 yrs ago and has a set of patio doors which separates both rooms.
New conservatory damp coming up through concrete screed.
This is a costly and time consuming exercise.
Here we tank a concrete floor that has no physical damp proof course.
Tape a small square of clear plastic to the floor using painter s tape.
Damp concrete floor in lounge another option to ripping up floor.
Problems with damp floors can be tricky to deal with whether in old buildings or new ones.
We have in the past week redecorated the inner dwarf walls of the conservatory and after very heavy rain we noticed the next day what looked like damp patches around the walls mainly in the middle this has never happened before.
Tanking the floor is a great solution that is cheap and will prevent any dampness from.
After 24 hours check the plastic to see if water has condensed.
Before you seal your floor check to see how damp it is.
When faced with damp in concrete floors there are two options available.
Apply damping agent for existing concrete floor.
It is used for slabs that suffered moisture problems due to lack of moisture prevention means or failure of moisture prevention system.
I had a new conservatory built a couple of months ago dwarf walls on three sides and a full height wall on one side.
Dig up the old concrete floor install a new damp proof membrane and lap up edges before replacing the concrete slab.