For this case study in Bournemouth, our team protected the room, removed damaged plaster, applied a salt-neutralising solution, installed a damp-proof membrane, re-plastered internal wall areas, carried out external ground works with loose shingle backfill, and resealed and repaired window sill/plinth areas.
Protecting the room before work started
Before starting the strip-out, we protected the floor area with sheeting. This helps keep the working area controlled while plaster and debris are removed from the wall.
Removing damaged plaster
We removed damaged plaster from internal wall areas, including beneath the windows. Taking the wall back to exposed brickwork gives access to the substrate before further damp-proofing and repair work is carried out.
Applying a salt-neutralising solution
Once the masonry was exposed, we applied a salt-neutralising solution to the prepared brickwork. In damp-proofing work, this type of treatment is used as part of preparing the wall before new finishes are reinstated.
Installing a damp-proof membrane
We then installed a damp-proof membrane to prepared internal wall areas. The membrane is fixed to the wall before the next repair stage, helping form part of the overall damp-proofing specification.
Replastering the wall areas
After the preparation and membrane work, our team carried out wall repair and re-plastering to the treated internal areas. This reinstates the wall surface after the damaged plaster has been removed and the damp-proofing build-up has been prepared.
Carrying out external ground works and shingle backfill
Outside the property, we removed cement-bedded shingle from beside the brick wall. Breaking out hard material at the wall base allows the ground area to be prepared for the next stage of external works.
We excavated along the base of the wall and then reinstated the narrow strip with loose shingle backfill.
Resealing windows and repairing sill/plinth areas
We removed defective sealant and resealed around the window frame. Open or failing sealant around frames can be a vulnerable junction, so resealing is often included as part of wider remedial work.
We also repaired the concrete sill/plinth area below the window, reinstating the external surface around the opening.
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