I had a bit of a shock a few weeks ago. It appears the building regulations dictating there should be a damp proof layer on top of a concrete raft (which underpins the house) didn't come into being for a couple of years after my house was completed.
You can imagine my joy at this.
Next door had their's done. It cost close on £6000 but the difference it'll make to humidity levels and warmth..... Well, it goes without saying.
Cost as well!
With the levels of dampness, wintertime tended to be miserable with heaters flat out and top temperatures of 12°C during the coldest months of the year.
I turned to look at my room thermometer; we've reached 16°C but the humidity is still 76%, way above guidelines for safe living.
Yesterday morning my bedroom was 12°C but the humidity was up to 92%.
Gawd it was cold!!
So, what's next
Yep, once more, it's clearance of furniture, leaving me with a chair, fold up table and a bed.
Thank goodness I'm going away!
Thank goodness I still have a kitchen and bathroom I can use but........
I'm so glad I'll be away whilst this place becomes a floor-no-go area.