Damp Proof Course, not fitted correctly

Senna

I've been told that the DPC around openings (some) in our house isn't fitted correctly, it was noticed when we repaired a window that the DPC ended a couple of mm on the inside of the cavity.
Today we had a window person out looking at a damaged window and we asked him about two areas of mould that have began on either side of our patio door, again he said that's the DPC.

I understand that to fix this issue would mean taking out the doors and windows, which would be a major job, but is that the only option?

The house is 13 years old and there isn't a problem around other windows or doors (yet?).

BryanF

Senna wrote: »

I've been told that the DPC around openings (some) in our house isn't fitted correctly, it was noticed when we repaired a window that the DPC ended a couple of mm on the inside of the cavity.
Today we had a window person out looking at a damaged window and we asked him about two areas of mould that have began on either side of our patio door, again he said that's the DPC.

I understand that to fix this issue would mean taking out the doors and windows, which would be a major job, but is that the only option?

The house is 13 years old and there isn't a problem around other windows or doors (yet?).

Take out the win unit causing the problem

Senna

BryanF wrote: »

Take out the win unit causing the problem

Thanks for the reply, I know i can remove the windows or door, but if this is going to be a problem in all windows, that's 23 windows, not counting doors and patio doors. That's going to be expensive:mad:
Just thought there maybe something else that could be done, but i doubt there is.

A fella called fish

...your house has 23 windows?!

Poor Uncle Tom

Senna wrote: »

Thanks for the reply, I know i can remove the windows or door, but if this is going to be a problem in all windows, that's 23 windows, not counting doors and patio doors. That's going to be expensive:mad:
Just thought there maybe something else that could be done, but i doubt there is.

How many windows and doors are showing damp spots or mould growth? If it is just the one patio door set then it is worth taking it out and fixing the problem. If it is most of the windows and doors it is worth having a word with you solicitor to see if there is any come back on contractor or professional who installed the DPC's. If you didn't have a main building contractor on your build, who actually set your DPC's when the windows were installed as the window and door installers don't always do this.

Senna

A fella called fish wrote: »

...your house has 23 windows?!

There's two windows in every room, even the bathroom and 4 in the kitchen, its not a massive house, just a lot of windows:D

Poor Uncle Tom wrote: »

How many windows and doors are showing damp spots or mould growth? If it is just the one patio door set then it is worth taking it out and fixing the problem. If it is most of the windows and doors it is worth having a word with you solicitor to see if there is any come back on contractor or professional who installed the DPC's. If you didn't have a main building contractor on your build, who actually set your DPC's when the windows were installed as the window and door installers don't always do this.

Its just the patio door that has a small black damp/mould spot on either side of the doors, and it only came during the bad wind and rain this last month. but we got a window replaced a few years ago (different reason) and when the person removed the old window he said the DPC wasn't fitted correctly so, that's why I think it may be wrong on more openings. I'm going to find out how much it will cost to remove the doors, fix the DPC and get fitted again.

p.s. The guy that built the house lived in it for 5 years, then rented it out for 4 years, then I bought it, so it wasn't a new build but I'm unsure if I could chase him for any problems.

fclauson

Might help to get a thermal survey done - this might help identify which windows are ok and which are not