Lime plaster is also flexible so can cope well with movement in buildings —plus, it has a beautiful soft appearance that does justice to the character of older properties. Once you have established that an area of your wall is damp, either to the touch or by using a damp meter, it’s then time to establish the cause. What are the Effects of Cold and Damp Spots? If left over time, they can cause brown stains on the ceiling. Don’t feel bad if this happens, as ghosting can be hard to see at first. In this project we look at all the issues that can cause cold and damp spots and then how to fix them and the damage they cause, read on to find out more. How do you Know if You Have Damp, Cold Walls?

Bridging occurs when debris in the cavity void reaches above the level of the DPC and provides a direct route for damp and moisture to by-pass it and carry on rising up into the wall above it. and his elder brother, Jude, are members of the Liberation Militia – a group using violent methods to fight for equal rights for For anyone that has looked at getting their cavity walls insulated you will probably know from just a brief search online that this can be a bit hit and miss in terms of success. Reskim the ceiling using plaster once the jointing compound has dried. If you have a decorative patterned ceiling, this step is usually best left to professionals. A: While the results are usually glorious, plastering is one of the messiest jobs out there, and you should know this before embarking on it. If you want to DIY, then ensure that you clear the room of all furniture and other fixtures as there will be a lot of dust hanging around. Also, it is advised that you mix the plaster in an open-air area, so you don’t inhale too much dust.Other visual signs can be a damp chimney breast and ceiling, damp walls either side of your chimney breast, damp in your loft or attic space around the chimney area or even damp halfway up a chimney breast.

If you do indeed have the correct ladders, the correct knowledge of where to step as to not cause any further damage, know how to use a ladder safely (see our ladder safety project for details) and have the confidence to climb on to your roof then it is best do this, but if you do not have ALL of the aforementioned skills and items then do not attempt this as you will likely cause damage to your roof and also most likely to yourself! Applying the final coat of plaster is referred to as 'skimming' because plasterers use skimming plaster and apply a thin 'skim' of plaster to the walls or ceiling being worked on. Dot and dabbing Once completely dry, assess the damage. There is a chance that if your damp spots are fairly minor then any plaster present or surface decoration will have survived once dry. Next up is thistle plaster; which, as opposed to bonding and browning, is a finish coat, which means it comes up at the end of the plastering process. It is one of the most popular types of finish plasters, as it is very versatile and convenient to use. Hence, it is favoured for small repair jobs and other common tasks that require plaster.To fix the beads to the wall, simply hold the bead in place, level it with a spirit level. You can then nail it in place using galvanised nails or by placing a few small dabs of base coat plaster on the wall and pushing the bead into it. After a few minutes the plaster will grip the bead. In light damage cases the plaster may be able to be saved. You can then treat the surface with a salt neutraliser if there are any salt deposits present, and you can remove any mould present with a good quality anti-mould cleaner. With a traditional lime finish coat, the plasterer becomes a chemist. “This is where art meets science,” Bob says, as he watches the mix being prepared for the lime putty. Over time this mortar can collect other rubbish, dust particles and moisture and then provide this moisture a direct route on to the internal cavity wall creating what’s known as a Cold Bridge.