DAMP WALLS.
TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —The last winter's experiences of persons residing in this city and district who had the good or bad fortune to reside in brick, stone, or cemented buildings roust have convinced them that none of these materials will keep the damp out of the walls on the weather side. The numerous soaked and discoloured walls in Dunedia at this time prove this. In many cases the rain soaked through the parapet several feet deep, and did great damage inside, and it will be a long time before walls so damaged will get dry again. As was to be expected, many persons are taking steps to improve the appearance of their buildings by whitewashing, distempering, &c. The object of this communication is to state that paint, linseed oil, and gas tar (where it can be used) are the only applications likely to be of any service in keeping out the damp. Such temporary remedies as are now being applied to many buildings will do no good what-ever,-except improving their appearance for a very brief period. The present is the best season of the year for painting brick building, i.e., while the walls are dry.—l am, &c, Architect, January 27.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 7783, 29 January 1887, Page 5 (Supplement)
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203DAMP WALLS. Otago Daily Times, Issue 7783, 29 January 1887, Page 5 (Supplement)
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