I used a similar product on a Victorian house more than 20 years ago and the problem is still solved. Amazing stuff. It also stopped the brick surface weathering. I just wish more people understood how good it is and stopped wasting so much money on avoidable scaffolding and brickwork or ineffective internal replastering.
Have used this product i had cavity wall insulation which had broken down allowing penetrating damp instead of spending 6k to have it removed I used this product, it worked brilliantly if you throw water at the wall it beads off and does not penetrate although it is expensive £120 for 5 L but it is BBA approved and is warranted to last at least 25 years good vid as always Roger
i have worked with with these products for 7 years now.. its actually what they class as nano technology. Once applied onto brickwork or stonework the nano particles sink into the substrate and provide a protective barrier.. aswell as not allowing water to penetrate it also provides thermal efficiency, brethability and also is self cleaning due to the moisture repelling properties in the product. Awesome product.
My brick house is 75 years old and there's no insulation, just cinderblock behind them, and plaster walls. Will this product help keep the damp out? One commenter said this traps moisture if there's no vapor barrier. Do you know, Capt. Sparrow? Thanks.
About six years ago I had water coming in round two windows. I replaced several bricks that were spalled, did some re pointing and sealed round the windows with CT1. Still the water was getting in so I did some research and found Stormdry. It is very expensive, I think it cost me around £300 to do the whole side of my house. I did it myself in a few hours and really pleased to say it does work. I would definitely recommend it.
@@Ajklens It is vapour permeable and will not lock in moisture. It lines the capillaries to stop the mortar soaking the water. The water flows out much better because it doesn't clog.
@@SkillBuilder Is this true if our walls have no vapor barrier? Our brick house is brick and cinderblock, with plaster walls and no cavity. The dampness is real! 😞
I have a 150 year old cottage built from Norfolk reds, I have many problems with penetrating damp. This is absolutely fantastic, thanks Rodge, always watching this Chanel for the best tips and tricks. Keep up the good work!
I've had a problem of water penetrating the roof space. The builder decided after doing everything that the bricks were porous on our 1820 chimney. Rain was soaking into the bricks and exiting in the roof where a wooden beam touched it. Stormdry24 absolutely solved the issue 100% ... It really is amazing stuff. It's meant to last 25 years with one coat. I gave it two anyway as I might as well use up the 3 litre tub. It's expensive at £80 , but as the builders and scaffolding costing me £1300 its dead cheap. Ps yes I too noticed the cement pointing rather than lime mortar on the video. Who the heck does that!
Keep up the good work Roger, there is no end to how much people can add to their skill and knowledge base, and lets face it, its in short supply at times. Builders need to be encouraged to engage their brains more as well, is the greatest gift we've all been given as well as working on fair levels of disclosure.
I have used silicone based liquid to waterproof brickwork on chimneys, roof tiles and below dpc. There are 2 types: water and spirit based. The water based was a pain to get on as you had to work to get the brick 'wetted'. The spirit based went in like blotting paper so I always use that. Your product looks very interesting
Fantastic videos you post here, I watch every one. I only wish I could find builders as good as you lot. My last builders were so crap I had to undo what they did and ended up doing it myself, with help from UA-cam videos like this. One guy invoiced me £5000 for some steels which I found out cost him £500!!! Beware of builder's trying to rip you off! Or like me never trust anyone again and do it yourself.
Storm dry is a brilliant product, expensive, yes, but worth every penny. I’ve used it on the wall that my new conservatory is up against and a see the difference between my house and next door.
Interesting product, could be useful in some situations, especially in money saving situations. The real crux here seems to be that this grade 2 building was clearly originally lime pointed, you can see it in the b roll shot and at the front where the pointing has failed, has been pointed with cement. Get that off, repoint with lime and the failure of the bricks will be greatly reduced, moisture escaping that wall will be using the bricks causing deterioration as the cement is to impervious.
@Gazr Gazr im doing a lime mortar pointing job in may off scaffold, the client wants it done in cement and sand for cheaper and in a week ...ive given him the bad news ..a big fat no and no
I’ve also read that stormdry May slightly waterproof the wall from the outside for a time, but it stops the wall breathing and allowing it to release moisture from within. This usually can cause more damp problems? Does anyone support that statement? And should it be avoided on old buildings?
Yes, you are right about cement on old buildings, but there is just so much unawareness about the importance of not using any cement products on older buildings. Linseed oil paint on wood is also forgotten about and as you probably know was used on all outdoor wood in the past and is the reason why we still see 200-300 year old window frames still in use, being soaked as they were in boiled linseed oil when they were new (the molecules of the oil are smaller than water and stop water penetration). The thing that people generally don`t understand is that the moisture on the inside of the house needs to get out through the lime mortar between the bricks. I´d say people need to educate themselves about their old (and expensively repaired) buildings, but before that can happen the building trade needs a re-education on materials used, especially lime and linseed oil. Maybe in the future, eh?😏
Very good, I have a brick built bungalow and the course below the DPC are not engineering bricks and seem to absorb water. The walls are cavity with a injected cavity wall insulation the damp is visible above the DPC and know what brickies are like the will be a lot of mortar down at the base of the cavity which gets damp and transmits the damp through to the inner leaf of thermal blocks. This video has just introduced a fix from sorting out the problem before it becomes a larger issue.
I had same issue, bridging,,cut brick's out there was some rubble in cavity which on that 1937 house was only 40/50 mm. I injected cream DPC seemed to solve. Now in a 1958 house needs full repointing.
great video. Ive just built a house and realised the bricks and mortar are very pourious .im considering coating the south east wall in stormdry. many building friends warn me against doing this as the brickwork is less than a year old and needs to weather. my questions are - 1. is this a good idea on a new build? 2. does the wall need to be dry for application of this product ? 3. is product water or spirit bassed? thanks for any replys
Might seem a daft question but should I point up my brickwork first before application and I'm guessing it's OK to paint the brickwork after it's dried?
I’ve discovered that the damp we talked about, is a rain ingress issue, ear to the wall, you can hear heavy dripping in the cavity. Have zero clue how. Have done 7 jobs so far, ridge tiles, new felt, silicon, sandtex, not made any difference, rain causes the constant dripping noise. At a total loss. Going to try to a tarpaulin experiment, covering each area of the roof, gutters, old kitchen chimney. If that doesn’t id the source, I’m knocking the house down and buying a tent😭😭❤️
Can you apply this to internal walls before you put the insulation in? For example, apply this to the inside walls then put insulation and then plasterboard?
Thanks for a great video! I have a hundred year old house which is rendered is pebble dashed. Half way up there are a row of engineering bricks that I believe are pointed with lime mortar. When we have high winds and rain there is a lot of water coming in above the windows that are underneath the brick course. The pointing around the bricks looks sound but what I would like to know is if mortar can become porous over time and let water though like this? We have cavity walls and the upstairs windows aren’t affected. Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Hello Roger,great video This Stormdry Cream can you apply it from say the bottom of the downstairs windows down to the damp proof (only) on a cavity wall Or do you have to apply it to the whole wall Thanks bud 👍
SB, if you have a solid brick Pot brick, walls with no cavity what is the best method to insulate the property, internal Or External, if the outer walls have rendered masonary and the property is a terrace property, with minimal signs of condensation. Would weather proofing cream being applied to external walls be enough?
Hi roger ,hope you don’t mind if I ask for advice,I have a 100 year old house that’s been painted many times but not properly prepared,the last time was one year ago,water is now freely coming in through the stone walls .the house is in Delabole Cornwall so very exposed.the paint looks good but must have pinholes we can’t see.its a flank wall and the roof is good.do you think the brick sealant that you use will bridge the pinholes.love your programme all best ,,,,,Brian
Hi, great video! I have an old Victorian property and wall is thick but no cavity so with prolonged bad weather we start to see moisture penetration. The outer wall is rendered though so wondered if you can apply this on to painted render?
Fantastic stuff :-) To prevent damp penetration, can I apply "stomrdry" or other material on already painted old wall? Please let me know. Many thanks.
@@WarmDryHome You are indeed missing something, the science! Think molecular sieve. Take a very fine gauze and blow through it, air passes through it no problem, now take it and run water over it, the water will run across the top of it. It works on the same principle as breathable roofing felts and even GoreTex linings. On fuel system self bleeders they also often use this principle, small gauze or very small hole in the bleeder, air will rush through it but no fuel. Air can pass through a very small hole, water and other fluids cannot. These breathable treatments as microscopic level effectively go on like a liquid gauze, it's like paint, we assume as it is a solid coating that it is just that, solid, it is not, at microscopic layers most emulsions for example are peppered with holes! I'd bed money that a driven source of water would penetrate this stuff, although the term "waterproof" is being used, it is possibly more of a "water-resistance" albeit in the case of rain and a vertical surface it is as good as waterproof.
@@SkillBuilder No it won't, not at all. Strong mortar increase the liklihood of spalling and the damp isn't coming from the outside, its coming from the inside.
@@corindoyle You know so much and yet you have never been there, that is an incredible skill. You should consider doing surveys from the comfort of your armchair. You are very welcome to visit the property and see it so you can give a more informed and considered opinion based upon facts rather than guess work.
@@SkillBuilder kind sir if you dont mind giving more info pls. do i point it with lime mortar AFTER i have apply a cote of this product? also i pointed garden wall with sement and sand, was tha a bad idea? thanks
Great video thanks, in the UK moisture and damp id a major issue, every house uve been in there have been some small damp problems, so i really eant to increase my knowledge on damp, so please upload as many damp educational videos as posible. Cheers
Hi, useful video, thanks. How many litres would you need for a gable end of a terraced house that’s roughly 45 square metres? Would one 20L tub be enough?
If the brick was primed and painted will that waterproof it? And if not Can I use this product over brick work that was recently primed and painted? It has 68 year old Spalling bricks. just like on this wall; looks very similar before it was painted and there was moisture coming through the wall.
Thank for your video. We have the same wall and some bricks are damaged and water go through. Would you recommend to use Fischer FIS V Hybrid Mortar Resin before StormDry. Thank you
Damp issues are a really complicated thing and I guarantee you, you’ll get a load of grief from the ‘Peter ward’ brigade, but, I know one thing, as much as he’s right in many ways, he also talks a load of bollox on others. Your option may well be a great way to deal with the issue and I can see your thoughts, absolutely. Something I noticed on that area was there are a few blown bricks and cement pointing. The cement pointing stops the bricks and joints from breathing so moisture is kept in the brick, when it freezes the brick blows out. A possibility may have been to point it in lime to allow the brick to breathe though I think maybe it wouldn’t have been any more affective than what you did. If it was my house there is no question I’d have done what you did. Thinking out loud mate 👍🏻
I am not the slightest bit worried about the disciple of Ward. There is a lot to consider here about soft rubbers and lime but the Stormdry will not harm the structure in any way and it works. We will be replacing the spalled bricks and doing a bit of repointing with lime mortar when the lockdown is over. This video is about a masonry treatment that has wide ranging benefits on a variety of brick structures, particularly exposed gable ends of 9 inch brickwork. Often builders will recommend waterproof render which then cracks and allows water in. I have seen it many times.
@@SkillBuilder Skill Builder exposed gable ends with 9" brickwork would definitely benefit from this product as long as it's breathable, or any brickwork that's exposed to extreme dampness or lack of sunlight. Rendering has it's benefits but you're right, when it cracks (which is impossible to predict) it creates a whole load of issues. A properly pointed surface with a product like this seems beneficial. Cheers
Can you use on a section of a gable end wall or have to do the whole wall.? The problem inside the house is only is in area of house on solid brick..external gable end wall. Thanks
Nearly everyone who comments says the same thing. "The walls can't breathe" . All the independent test by laboratories all over the world have found that this product has a high level of vapour permeability. It cannot trap moisture but it stops moisture entering the wall so the net result is a much drier wall. I have had so many people contacting Skill Builder to say that they used it after seeing the video and it solved their damp problem in a matter of a few days. So the difference is between those who have never used it but seem to know all about it and those who have used it and know one thing.
Hi, the previous owners had painted over the brickwork, there is spalling on some bricks where the paint has flaked off. Does Stormdry work if it's applied over painted bricks?
Hi Roger, My daughter will long-term renting a flat in an old tenement in a few weeks. A couple of cupboards have exposed brickwork in really poor condition and possible damp as if the doors have just been placed over a recess to cover it up. What would you recommend to seal this such that there is no damp smells and the cupboard can be used?
We had paint peeling around sockets on outrigger wall, removed socket face plate and found water seeping from wall into the socket box! Will Stormdry work if the pointing is patchy, or do I need to completely repoint first?
Hi there. I really enjoy your expertise . I sent some photos of my bricks. Before I start sealing and filling in the mortor joints . Is sika ok to use ? I recall some comemts you made about some of these fillers . And only sand and lime mixtures are best .
I have missing render ans water has been making the wall wet, and my inside wall. Should i put this on before the render? Or can i get away without the rendering. Im being quoted prices i cant afford, so have to be a big girl and do it myself.
Hello, can this be applied in the winter months? as the walls may be more damp at this time of year. Thanks for any answers. Also can I use a roller to reach higher, or should it be applied with a brush?
Having issues in the attic, caused be the chimney breast stone work being porous in some places. Going to try this product on your advice. Does the stone work have to be bone dry before applying product. Cheers.
Hi, I have a parapet wall on side of my balcony and over my porch. Heavy rain go through the wall and wet my porch ceiling. May I use your product on both sides of my bricks ? Thanks.
Hi! This is really very informative. I live in a 140-year old cottage bungalow. Everytime there is heavy rain, there is a leak coming into the chimney although it has been closed off from the top and bottom fitted with a vent. We had 5 roofers who have looked into the problem but no one has yet solved the issue. It has costed money! Is it worth using this product around the chimney bricks? I would reallh appreciate any help as this has caused us so much stress.
Imagine my customer’s face when I told him that the cost of a pot of Stormdry was more than the cost of the whole wall of bricks it was supposed to protect!
Hi, our outside wall is double bricked if we use the Stormdry product how will the internal wall dry out also will it need to breath inside in order for the damp to disperse
Hi Roger if you splash water on the treated wall will it soak through or it just repels it? In other words is the waterproof effect on the surface of the brick or just on the inside/internal side of the brick ? Thank you guys
I've got damp under the stairs and the brickwork has absored water because the wall with the damp is exposed outside as it backs onto an old coal shed. Should this do the job of sorting out the damp?
Hi, I was looking at this product for my house which is stone(white lias stone ) it has been repointed with lime mortar about 4 years ago. I also have stone mullion windows(bath stone) I rang the company who make this product and they advised i use Raincheck LS instead as better for limestone. Do you have any experience/advice when sealing stone walls not brick and which product to use please? Thanks
Good Morning Roger, I’m hoping you can share some of your valuable advice and knowledge. I live in a semi-detached 1903 stone built house in Wales. We have signs of damp on the inside wall with bubbling paint and plaster. I believe this is because of the 6-7 months of rain experienced over the last autumn and winter 2023/24. I’m going to be renovating this room completely with new plaster etc. but before commencing the work I’d like to solve the damp issue. Your thoughts and opinions would be gratefully received. Kindest regards Michael. I have some photos, how can I send these to you.
Ive been told the best way to deal with chimney salts is to knock all the render off, then spray it with TG500 and use Sika 1 in the mix. Is this right for chimney salts?
Hi, my daughter's house has recently had outside cladding fitted (looks very nice). Builder said to use bitumen on the bottom (uncladded) bricks all along the house. Would Stormseal be a better option? House is solid walled (very old). And can I use Storm seal in the cellar?
I have something similar on an old end terraced house (With no cavity). I've been suggested to get some permaseal to stop the rain from constantly bombarding the gable end. Are there any suggestions from any of you who know what you're doing on if this is the right solution?
Hello love your videos . I used the abacus board to do my bathroom fantastic stuff . In relation to this water profer I have solid walls on my bungalow with horrible pebble dash which in future I’d like to have silicon render out on would this stop the rendering adhering properly or it it ok to use ? Any advice would be fantastic 👍
@@SkillBuilder thank you. the render is painted but mostly flaking off everywhere. What brand and type of white paint would you pls recordmend . l really want which one will give the best protection and breathability,..we are not concerned abt the product cost. thank you
Can this masonry creme be used for brick 1 feet below the ground? I will dig out 1 feet, repoint between the brick, and apply the stormdry masonry cream, allow to dry, and fill the dirt back. Will this resist ground water?
No this is not really the product for below ground. If it is below the dpc then you need to just put up a studded or bubble damp barrier and then put the earth back,
Hey Skillbuilder team, whats the most equitable product here in the united states? I have some brick to seal but stormdry doesnt seem to be sold here. Just hoping for most similar product reccommendation. Thank you so much for the vids!
@@SkillBuilder ok. thanks. i have spoken to manufacturer they advise that after 5 to 10 days I can put paint over it. but i m with you on this it is not a good idea! thanks
Green building store at Golcar recommend Stormdry for Yorks stone. The other thing is to maintain temp on inside at 15 degs . This also prevents moisture getting into house until summer, when walls dry out again.
I used a similar product on a Victorian house more than 20 years ago and the problem is still solved. Amazing stuff. It also stopped the brick surface weathering. I just wish more people understood how good it is and stopped wasting so much money on avoidable scaffolding and brickwork or ineffective internal replastering.
Hi what was the product you used please.
Thank you. I've asked so many builders to solve this problem for me with the lot scratching their heads. I will do this myself now. Thanks a million.
Have used this product i had cavity wall insulation which had broken down allowing penetrating damp instead of spending 6k to have it removed I used this product, it worked brilliantly if you throw water at the wall it beads off and does not penetrate although it is expensive £120 for 5 L but it is BBA approved and is warranted to last at least 25 years good vid as always Roger
i have worked with with these products for 7 years now.. its actually what they class as nano technology. Once applied onto brickwork or stonework the nano particles sink into the substrate and provide a protective barrier.. aswell as not allowing water to penetrate it also provides thermal efficiency, brethability and also is self cleaning due to the moisture repelling properties in the product. Awesome product.
Just used some on part of my wall on a similar property. I have quite a few spalled bricks so hoping it will give them a bit more protection.
My brick house is 75 years old and there's no insulation, just cinderblock behind them, and plaster walls. Will this product help keep the damp out? One commenter said this traps moisture if there's no vapor barrier. Do you know, Capt. Sparrow? Thanks.
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What’s the American version of this? All my rentals are over 100 year old brick row homes
About six years ago I had water coming in round two windows. I replaced several bricks that were spalled, did some re pointing and sealed round the windows with CT1. Still the water was getting in so I did some research and found Stormdry. It is very expensive, I think it cost me around £300 to do the whole side of my house. I did it myself in a few hours and really pleased to say it does work. I would definitely recommend it.
Is it breathable?
Any issues with the condensation or damp?
@@Ajklens It is vapour permeable and will not lock in moisture. It lines the capillaries to stop the mortar soaking the water. The water flows out much better because it doesn't clog.
@@SkillBuilder Is this true if our walls have no vapor barrier? Our brick house is brick and cinderblock, with plaster walls and no cavity. The dampness is real! 😞
@@SheenaRea same here🤔
Please answer my question can you plaster the exterior after using this product @SkillBuilder
I have a 150 year old cottage built from Norfolk reds, I have many problems with penetrating damp. This is absolutely fantastic, thanks Rodge, always watching this Chanel for the best tips and tricks. Keep up the good work!
This is the perfect product for those old red rubbers
I've had a problem of water penetrating the roof space. The builder decided after doing everything that the bricks were porous on our 1820 chimney. Rain was soaking into the bricks and exiting in the roof where a wooden beam touched it. Stormdry24 absolutely solved the issue 100% ... It really is amazing stuff. It's meant to last 25 years with one coat. I gave it two anyway as I might as well use up the 3 litre tub. It's expensive at £80 , but as the builders and scaffolding costing me £1300 its dead cheap.
Ps yes I too noticed the cement pointing rather than lime mortar on the video. Who the heck does that!
Where did you put the storm dry. On the chimney?
Keep up the good work Roger, there is no end to how much people can add to their skill and knowledge base, and lets face it, its in short supply at times. Builders need to be encouraged to engage their brains more as well, is the greatest gift we've all been given as well as working on fair levels of disclosure.
I have used silicone based liquid to waterproof brickwork on chimneys, roof tiles and below dpc. There are 2 types: water and spirit based. The water based was a pain to get on as you had to work to get the brick 'wetted'. The spirit based went in like blotting paper so I always use that. Your product looks very interesting
Just spray on with a spray Bottle works every time
Fantastic videos you post here, I watch every one. I only wish I could find builders as good as you lot. My last builders were so crap I had to undo what they did and ended up doing it myself, with help from UA-cam videos like this. One guy invoiced me £5000 for some steels which I found out cost him £500!!! Beware of builder's trying to rip you off! Or like me never trust anyone again and do it yourself.
Hi roger.. great tip!
Can you paint on top of this stuff?
Just wondering if my dryer vent could be causing the damp brickwork, as the bricks are damp near the dryer vent and nowhere else around the house?
Storm dry is a brilliant product, expensive, yes, but worth every penny. I’ve used it on the wall that my new conservatory is up against and a see the difference between my house and next door.
Good old boy,it’s good to see a practical professional.x
Where can I purchase Storm Dry?
Interesting product, could be useful in some situations, especially in money saving situations. The real crux here seems to be that this grade 2 building was clearly originally lime pointed, you can see it in the b roll shot and at the front where the pointing has failed, has been pointed with cement. Get that off, repoint with lime and the failure of the bricks will be greatly reduced, moisture escaping that wall will be using the bricks causing deterioration as the cement is to impervious.
Yeah, thought that myself, looks like almost pure cement pointing
@Gazr Gazr im doing a lime mortar pointing job in may off scaffold, the client wants it done in cement and sand for cheaper and in a week ...ive given him the bad news ..a big fat no and no
I’ve also read that stormdry May slightly waterproof the wall from the outside for a time, but it stops the wall breathing and allowing it to release moisture from within. This usually can cause more damp problems?
Does anyone support that statement? And should it be avoided on old buildings?
@@AmateurCaptain I'd like to know this too.
Yes, you are right about cement on old buildings, but there is just so much unawareness about the importance of not using any cement products on older buildings. Linseed oil paint on wood is also forgotten about and as you probably know was used on all outdoor wood in the past and is the reason why we still see 200-300 year old window frames still in use, being soaked as they were in boiled linseed oil when they were new (the molecules of the oil are smaller than water and stop water penetration). The thing that people generally don`t understand is that the moisture on the inside of the house needs to get out through the lime mortar between the bricks. I´d say people need to educate themselves about their old (and expensively repaired) buildings, but before that can happen the building trade needs a re-education on materials used, especially lime and linseed oil. Maybe in the future, eh?😏
Good vid and advice
What would you recommend to seal internal brickwork to stop dust
Very good, I have a brick built bungalow and the course below the DPC are not engineering bricks and seem to absorb water. The walls are cavity with a injected cavity wall insulation the damp is visible above the DPC and know what brickies are like the will be a lot of mortar down at the base of the cavity which gets damp and transmits the damp through to the inner leaf of thermal blocks. This video has just introduced a fix from sorting out the problem before it becomes a larger issue.
I had same issue, bridging,,cut brick's out there was some rubble in cavity which on that 1937 house was only 40/50 mm.
I injected cream DPC seemed to solve. Now in a 1958 house needs full repointing.
great video. Ive just built a house and realised the bricks and mortar are very pourious .im considering coating the south east wall in stormdry. many building friends warn me against doing this as the brickwork is less than a year old and needs to weather.
my questions are -
1. is this a good idea on a new build?
2. does the wall need to be dry for application of this product ?
3. is product water or spirit bassed?
thanks for any replys
Might seem a daft question but should I point up my brickwork first before application and I'm guessing it's OK to paint the brickwork after it's dried?
Hi Roger. Will this work below ground? If not, is there anything on the market that will?
Thank you for the video. Can I use this product on a painted exterior wall?
Will this prevent brick and mortar from Shedding Dust? I was thinking to use it indoor for the chimney
I’ve discovered that the damp we talked about, is a rain ingress issue, ear to the wall, you can hear heavy dripping in the cavity. Have zero clue how. Have done 7 jobs so far, ridge
tiles, new felt, silicon,
sandtex, not made any difference, rain causes the constant dripping noise. At a total loss. Going to try to a tarpaulin experiment, covering each
area of the roof, gutters, old kitchen chimney. If that doesn’t id the source, I’m knocking the house down and buying a tent😭😭❤️
Can you apply this to internal walls before you put the insulation in?
For example, apply this to the inside walls then put insulation and then plasterboard?
Can you or would you use this on internal walls???
Thanks for a great video! I have a hundred year old house which is rendered is pebble dashed. Half way up there are a row of engineering bricks that I believe are pointed with lime mortar. When we have high winds and rain there is a lot of water coming in above the windows that are underneath the brick course. The pointing around the bricks looks sound but what I would like to know is if mortar can become porous over time and let water though like this? We have cavity walls and the upstairs windows aren’t affected. Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Great video. Ive used storm dry a few times now. Great product but pricey. Do you know how Sandtex Brickwork waterproofer compares ?
Can you repoint brickwork after using this? Wondered if it will affect the bond to the brick or existing mortar?
Hello Roger,great video
This Stormdry Cream can you apply it from say the bottom of the downstairs windows down to the damp proof (only) on a cavity wall
Or do you have to apply it to the whole wall
Thanks bud 👍
Well I never!!
I would never have found that fault!! Genius 👍😊
SB, if you have a solid brick Pot brick, walls with no cavity what is the best method to insulate the property, internal
Or External, if the outer walls have rendered masonary and the property is a terrace property, with minimal signs of condensation.
Would weather proofing cream being applied to external walls be enough?
Hi roger ,hope you don’t mind if I ask for advice,I have a 100 year old house that’s been painted many times but not properly prepared,the last time was one year ago,water is now freely coming in through the stone walls .the house is in Delabole Cornwall so very exposed.the paint looks good but must have pinholes we can’t see.its a flank wall and the roof is good.do you think the brick sealant that you use will bridge the pinholes.love your programme all best ,,,,,Brian
Hi, great video! I have an old Victorian property and wall is thick but no cavity so with prolonged bad weather we start to see moisture penetration. The outer wall is rendered though so wondered if you can apply this on to painted render?
Such a great channel! Always so informative and helpful. I was wondering, what is the best way to clean the bricks prior to application?
Fantastic stuff :-) To prevent damp penetration, can I apply "stomrdry" or other material on already painted old wall? Please let me know. Many thanks.
Useful. May have to recommend this to my local community centre.. An ancient farmhouse building originally & pretty sure its listed..
do you need to remove the spalled bricks or can you just use stormdry over them ?
I have the same question.
@@locapoca Me too.
Is it breathable? Best stuff on the market personally is innotec hydroguard, breathes so ideal to allow moisture out, and for lime work.
If you like the term 'breathable' then yes. It allows moisture out. Nothing is trapped.
@@WarmDryHome You are indeed missing something, the science! Think molecular sieve. Take a very fine gauze and blow through it, air passes through it no problem, now take it and run water over it, the water will run across the top of it.
It works on the same principle as breathable roofing felts and even GoreTex linings.
On fuel system self bleeders they also often use this principle, small gauze or very small hole in the bleeder, air will rush through it but no fuel.
Air can pass through a very small hole, water and other fluids cannot.
These breathable treatments as microscopic level effectively go on like a liquid gauze, it's like paint, we assume as it is a solid coating that it is just that, solid, it is not, at microscopic layers most emulsions for example are peppered with holes!
I'd bed money that a driven source of water would penetrate this stuff, although the term "waterproof" is being used, it is possibly more of a "water-resistance" albeit in the case of rain and a vertical surface it is as good as waterproof.
I’d be inclined to rake out that cement mortar repoint job and put lime back.
It will be done but this will hold that damp out and hopefully stall the spall.
Skill Builder great work roger , love the channel.
@@SkillBuilder No it won't, not at all. Strong mortar increase the liklihood of spalling and the damp isn't coming from the outside, its coming from the inside.
@@corindoyle You know so much and yet you have never been there, that is an incredible skill. You should consider doing surveys from the comfort of your armchair. You are very welcome to visit the property and see it so you can give a more informed and considered opinion based upon facts rather than guess work.
@@SkillBuilder kind sir if you dont mind giving more info pls. do i point it with lime mortar AFTER i have apply a cote of this product? also i pointed garden wall with sement and sand, was tha a bad idea? thanks
Nice one Roger , I could do with this stuff for our new build single skin garage ready for the autumn . I will give it a try 🧱🧱👌🏼👍🏼
Did you try it? Got a similar problem with single skin garage
Can't speak highly enough about storm dry. It still allowed my lovely old stone home to breath but kept the water out.
Great video thanks, in the UK moisture and damp id a major issue, every house uve been in there have been some small damp problems, so i really eant to increase my knowledge on damp, so please upload as many damp educational videos as posible. Cheers
I'm learning lots from Damp and Condensation Facebook group, so helpful.
Lovely, what about cracks though? Cheers
Hi, useful video, thanks. How many litres would you need for a gable end of a terraced house that’s roughly 45 square metres? Would one 20L tub be enough?
Hi Great video. Can you apply stormdry on an old pebbledash wall ?
If the brick was primed and painted will that waterproof it?
And if not Can I use this product over brick work that was recently primed and painted? It has 68 year old Spalling bricks. just like on this wall; looks very similar before it was painted and there was moisture coming through the wall.
Thank for your video. We have the same wall and some bricks are damaged and water go through. Would you recommend to use Fischer FIS V Hybrid Mortar Resin before StormDry. Thank you
Stormdry good, Is it acrylic or silicon based?
Do you think this could be used to seal an internal brick chimney which has a lot of salt coming through?
Damp issues are a really complicated thing and I guarantee you, you’ll get a load of grief from the ‘Peter ward’ brigade, but, I know one thing, as much as he’s right in many ways, he also talks a load of bollox on others. Your option may well be a great way to deal with the issue and I can see your thoughts, absolutely. Something I noticed on that area was there are a few blown bricks and cement pointing. The cement pointing stops the bricks and joints from breathing so moisture is kept in the brick, when it freezes the brick blows out. A possibility may have been to point it in lime to allow the brick to breathe though I think maybe it wouldn’t have been any more affective than what you did. If it was my house there is no question I’d have done what you did. Thinking out loud mate 👍🏻
I am not the slightest bit worried about the disciple of Ward. There is a lot to consider here about soft rubbers and lime but the Stormdry will not harm the structure in any way and it works. We will be replacing the spalled bricks and doing a bit of repointing with lime mortar when the lockdown is over. This video is about a masonry treatment that has wide ranging benefits on a variety of brick structures, particularly exposed gable ends of 9 inch brickwork.
Often builders will recommend waterproof render which then cracks and allows water in. I have seen it many times.
@@SkillBuilder Skill Builder exposed gable ends with 9" brickwork would definitely benefit from this product as long as it's breathable, or any brickwork that's exposed to extreme dampness or lack of sunlight. Rendering has it's benefits but you're right, when it cracks (which is impossible to predict) it creates a whole load of issues. A properly pointed surface with a product like this seems beneficial. Cheers
Can you use on a section of a gable end wall or have to do the whole wall.? The problem inside the house is only is in area of house on solid brick..external gable end wall.
Thanks
Great video! Any place I can buy this in the USA? Thanks cheers!
Can this be used on pebble dash walls?
Roger.....you have the patience of a Saint! I cannot believe some of the attitude on display here!
Nearly everyone who comments says the same thing. "The walls can't breathe" . All the independent test by laboratories all over the world have found that this product has a high level of vapour permeability. It cannot trap moisture but it stops moisture entering the wall so the net result is a much drier wall. I have had so many people contacting Skill Builder to say that they used it after seeing the video and it solved their damp problem in a matter of a few days. So the difference is between those who have never used it but seem to know all about it and those who have used it and know one thing.
This builder is amazing so much knowledge respect to him 👏
hi Roger, can you apply storm dry in the winter months?
Hi, the previous owners had painted over the brickwork, there is spalling on some bricks where the paint has flaked off. Does Stormdry work if it's applied over painted bricks?
I am in the same situation and am curious if this will work and also how to remove the flaking paint
Hi Roger,
My daughter will long-term renting a flat in an old tenement in a few weeks. A couple of cupboards have exposed brickwork in really poor condition and possible damp as if the doors have just been placed over a recess to cover it up.
What would you recommend to seal this such that there is no damp smells and the cupboard can be used?
We had paint peeling around sockets on outrigger wall, removed socket face plate and found water seeping from wall into the socket box! Will Stormdry work if the pointing is patchy, or do I need to completely repoint first?
I wonder if I could use this on a external painted brick wall??
Hi there. I really enjoy your expertise . I sent some photos of my bricks. Before I start sealing and filling in the mortor joints . Is sika ok to use ? I recall some comemts you made about some of these fillers . And only sand and lime mixtures are best .
Just ordered some off the back of this video. Bit of a scary price but i trust your reccomendation!
Gringo Tom
It is expensive but it does work. Everyone who uses it says the same thing.
@@SkillBuilder is agree totally, please see my reviews above. I spent hundreds on this but if it last 25 years it's cheap as chips
I have missing render ans water has been making the wall wet, and my inside wall. Should i put this on before the render? Or can i get away without the rendering. Im being quoted prices i cant afford, so have to be a big girl and do it myself.
Hello, can this be applied in the winter months? as the walls may be more damp at this time of year. Thanks for any answers. Also can I use a roller to reach higher, or should it be applied with a brush?
Can you do pointing after applying thisormust you get it done first.?
Having issues in the attic, caused be the chimney breast stone work being porous in some places. Going to try this product on your advice. Does the stone work have to be bone dry before applying product. Cheers.
Can be applied to already damp brick/stone but obviously best if it hasn't rained for a couple of hours.
Can you use this on bricks that are damp? Dont really want to leave the damp all winter . Thanks
Hi, I have a parapet wall on side of my balcony and over my porch. Heavy rain go through the wall and wet my porch ceiling. May I use your product on both sides of my bricks ? Thanks.
Hi! This is really very informative.
I live in a 140-year old cottage bungalow. Everytime there is heavy rain, there is a leak coming into the chimney although it has been closed off from the top and bottom fitted with a vent. We had 5 roofers who have looked into the problem but no one has yet solved the issue. It has costed money! Is it worth using this product around the chimney bricks? I would reallh appreciate any help as this has caused us so much stress.
All your videos that I watched so far have been very informative and helpful. Thank you
Imagine my customer’s face when I told him that the cost of a pot of Stormdry was more than the cost of the whole wall of bricks it was supposed to protect!
Hi, our outside wall is double bricked if we use the Stormdry product how will the internal wall dry out also will it need to breath inside in order for the damp to disperse
Hi Roger if you splash water on the treated wall will it soak through or it just repels it?
In other words is the waterproof effect on the surface of the brick or just on the inside/internal side of the brick ?
Thank you guys
I've got damp under the stairs and the brickwork has absored water because the wall with the damp is exposed outside as it backs onto an old coal shed.
Should this do the job of sorting out the damp?
does this work on any type of stone? i have house build in 1888 ty
Is this product accessible in the USA???
Would this be effective over a rendered wall ?
What do you use to stop the water completely from going thru the brick,?
Hi, I was looking at this product for my house which is stone(white lias stone ) it has been repointed with lime mortar about 4 years ago. I also have stone mullion windows(bath stone) I rang the company who make this product and they advised i use Raincheck LS instead as better for limestone. Do you have any experience/advice when sealing stone walls not brick and which product to use please? Thanks
Wondering if this can be used to treat rising damp instead of drilling and inserting the damp prevention sticks.
No it will not penetrate enough to stop the damp in the middle of the wall. It can help but you still need the rods
Can you apply StormDry on top of wet bricks??
How do you dry wet bricks quickly?
I have some flaking paint on the outside wall - sshould I remove the paint first before using Stormdry ?
Do you recommend any brands of type S mortar over others?
Good Morning Roger, I’m hoping you can share some of your valuable advice and knowledge.
I live in a semi-detached 1903 stone built house in Wales. We have signs of damp on the inside wall with bubbling paint and plaster. I believe this is because of the 6-7 months of rain experienced over the last autumn and winter 2023/24. I’m going to be renovating this room completely with new plaster etc. but before commencing the work I’d like to solve the damp issue. Your thoughts and opinions would be gratefully received.
Kindest regards Michael.
I have some photos, how can I send these to you.
just send them on here
www.skill-builder.uk/send
Ive been told the best way to deal with chimney salts is to knock all the render off, then spray it with TG500 and use Sika 1 in the mix. Is this right for chimney salts?
Fantastic! I've been fighting damp in my Victorian house and have been losing! Will be trying this!! Thank for the video!!
Hi, my daughter's house has recently had outside cladding fitted (looks very nice). Builder said to use bitumen on the bottom (uncladded) bricks all along the house. Would Stormseal be a better option? House is solid walled (very old). And can I use Storm seal in the cellar?
I have something similar on an old end terraced house (With no cavity). I've been suggested to get some permaseal to stop the rain from constantly bombarding the gable end. Are there any suggestions from any of you who know what you're doing on if this is the right solution?
I can’t access the outside wall. Is there a treatment for the inside wall I can apply? Will Storm Dry work from the inside out?
Hello love your videos . I used the abacus board to do my bathroom fantastic stuff . In relation to this water profer I have solid walls on my bungalow with horrible pebble dash which in future I’d like to have silicon render out on would this stop the rendering adhering properly or it it ok to use ? Any advice would be fantastic 👍
Can this be used inside the house or is it just for brickwork outside the house
Hi Great product, can you use it on rendered walls?
thanks
If they aren't painted
@@SkillBuilder i am rendering my new single breeze block porch can i use this and then paint with masonry paint afterwards
can you use this cream on outside rendered walls ?,... or is there a better alternative for rendered walls ?? Thank you.
Are they painted, if so you can paint them with a silicone paint which does a similar thing
@@SkillBuilder thank you. the render is painted but mostly flaking off everywhere. What brand and type of white paint would you pls recordmend . l really want which one will give the best protection and breathability,..we are not concerned abt the product cost. thank you
Can this masonry creme be used for brick 1 feet below the ground? I will dig out 1 feet, repoint between the brick, and apply the stormdry masonry cream, allow to dry, and fill the dirt back. Will this resist ground water?
No this is not really the product for below ground. If it is below the dpc then you need to just put up a studded or bubble damp barrier and then put the earth back,
Hey Skillbuilder team, whats the most equitable product here in the united states? I have some brick to seal but stormdry doesnt seem to be sold here. Just hoping for most similar product reccommendation. Thank you so much for the vids!
If I have used a different make before but it is now failing can I still use Stormdry ?
excellent advice. Can you put external paint on top of this dryzone cream?
No not a good idea
@@SkillBuilder ok. thanks. i have spoken to manufacturer they advise that after 5 to 10 days I can put paint over it. but i m with you on this it is not a good idea!
thanks
Hi Roger, can I use Stormdry on masaonry blocks? I live in very damp Ireland. Hope to hear from you, thank you
Does this work effectively on old Yorks Stone bricks?
Green building store at Golcar recommend Stormdry for Yorks stone. The other thing is to maintain temp on inside at 15 degs . This also prevents moisture getting into house until summer, when walls dry out again.
Can this be used on lime cement?
Does it work on bricks with a high salt content?