S2K-Phil

How difficult and expensive is it to take a garage with single brick walls and, probably, no damp proof under the concrete floor, and make car friendly. I want to put my car in it but it will rot/rust faster inside than out as it is damp?

I'm thinking that a new floor and lining of the walls is what's needed. Rebuilding is not an option.

Anyone done this?

nomadicS2k

You can coat the walls and floor with Vandex - its a tanking that will make it water-tight inside...should stop that!

PG

S2K-Phil

thanks, have you used it before?

nomadicS2k

We were going to use this on our basement conversion - it was recommended by two builders - one who used it for garage conversions. We went for a full taking system with a plastic membrane in the end, but we have neighbours who did the same conversion as us and have used the product.

S2K-Phil

Cheers, do you know how hard wearing it is on the floor?

nomadicS2k

I would recommend putting a coat of hardener or epoxy over the top. The vandex is just a base

S2K-Phil

Okay and thanks again. Just need to work how much is needed as the adverts don't state covereage.

S2K-Phil

Actually, have just found the application is 4 kg·m[sup]2[/sup] so is going to cost a fortune for 4 walls and a floor.

WinFreak

Whatever you end up doing make sure there's enough ventilation in there

unclefester

^^^^ 100% this. Good airflow is essential to keep the damp at bay.