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Damp can cause a number of problems, but the most important thing to do is identify the source of the damp and rectify it, or the problem will return. It may be a broken DPC, leaking gutter or just poor ventilation, but the potential problems include adhesion failure, blistering, flaking, promotion of moulds and staining. To deal with damp areas, you must do the following: In most cases you wouldn’t have the above scenario, as the bathroom may well be tiled and you may have a UPVC window, but it’s just an example to demonstrate that your house is constantly on the move. Wouldn't it be nice to start every job from scratch? Unfortunately, professional decorators know that this is not always the case, and that inheriting mistreated and damaged walls is all part and parcel of the job. Dealing with damage can be a complex task, so we've rounded up the most common types of problem, and the solutions for each:

The second type of steel pier is called a “push pier”. These are normally galvanised steel sections that are driven down into the soil using a hydraulic ram to provide the stable base for support. For a great finish on the newly installed drywall, it is necessary to get the best drywall tape and apply it according to the instruction. Grout is pumped into these holes and left to go hard. As the grout dries in the holes in the slab as well as in the ground, the slab and the piles become as one.

Large and Small Cracks in Walls and Foundations and How to Repair Them

In most cases they will then carryout a full survey and then recommend the exact repair method that should be used. Piled Raft Underpinning These are usually either Helical-type bars that feature a course looking thread or an epoxy-glass type rod. After is dried up, you can sand the additional gypsum compound out of the surface before you paint or do anything on the surface. Tips For Better Drywall Taping

After this "tunnels" are created between the piles and a concrete or steel "ring beam" system is connected to the piles. If there is a gap that needs filling or if the joints are not flush, it's time to apply drywall tape. If your walls seem floppy and wavy, applying drywall tape will help secure them in place. Apply at least one layer of tape to the joints and create smooth, flat seams. The joint compound in place provides some strength, but it's taping that really holds things together. What happens if you don't tape drywall seams?Occasionally, when conditions are favourable, a huge holes is dug down alongside the existing foundation. In terms of durability, a mesh tape is way more durable than the paper joint tape. So, you can see mixed results in these types. PaintWell increased its Industrial Paints offering with the acquisition of Promain UK Limited, the preferred UK distributor for many of the world’s leading paint and surface coatings manufacturers. Occasionally, if the soil surrounding a property is not properly graded to ensure that any water flows away from the property.