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I have just had a new garage built, the other was sectional concrete and not fit for purpose.
The wall which backs on to the neighbouring garage is block, the builder advised this, as it doesn't show. There is a gap between the garages and the rood is single pitched, so in effect the rain should fall into my garden.
The block wall gets soaked every time it rains and its only summer. I just don't know what to do, I don't want to fall out with builder.
The wall which backs on to the neighbouring garage is block, the builder advised this, as it doesn't show. There is a gap between the garages and the rood is single pitched, so in effect the rain should fall into my garden.
The block wall gets soaked every time it rains and its only summer. I just don't know what to do, I don't want to fall out with builder.
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Ok. That explains a lot. 100mm blockwork with no access to point up the joints on the other side as he builds.
Mmmmm.
Well, same as above, but waterproof render the inside. Either a simple additive to the mix, or, for a pukka job, "Vandex" waterproofing slurry as used to completely "tank" basements.
A small amount of damp could still seep along the returns (side walls), but it should do the job.
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Mmmmm.
Well, same as above, but waterproof render the inside. Either a simple additive to the mix, or, for a pukka job, "Vandex" waterproofing slurry as used to completely "tank" basements.
A small amount of damp could still seep along the returns (side walls), but it should do the job.
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As a last resort, given the impossibility of rendering the outside of the wall in question, is it feasible to install a waterproof covering, perhaps in sheet form an a frame, which bridges the gap (assuming it is very narrow) and extends from within your garage roof and over to the neighbour's, rather like a rectangular umbrella ? Although this would be anchored on your garage, you might need to or be best advised to discuss this with your neighbour before proceeding although there should be no question of adversely affecting him/her, arguably the contrary if this structure drains onto your roof.
Anyone who knows why cladding (and roofing, overhangs included) is used will understand - Grenfell is but one example, notorious for other reasons than moisture control. The OP's problem appears to be ingress of outer surface water (rainwater), not simple osmosis. I agree with The Builder, Vandex is a useful option but if that or something similar is not chosen then keeping rainwater off the surface to which there is no access is a minimum requirement. One assumes that there is a damp proof course at the bottom of all the walls (to block osmosis).
My sympathies, Mayday. Getting nasty is usually the last resort of the insecure, and in this case, the inept.
It's done now. Your man is unlikely to be of any help. So, getting back to practicalities: if you intend to just park in there, then I suppose damp patches are more of aesthetic than practical concern.
If you do intend to store in the garage, then there's a pretty good, DIY solution.
Google "Polybond Q19". It's a roll-on, two-pack epoxy waterproof paint product. Been around for years. I've had very good results with it.
It's done now. Your man is unlikely to be of any help. So, getting back to practicalities: if you intend to just park in there, then I suppose damp patches are more of aesthetic than practical concern.
If you do intend to store in the garage, then there's a pretty good, DIY solution.
Google "Polybond Q19". It's a roll-on, two-pack epoxy waterproof paint product. Been around for years. I've had very good results with it.
