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?

 

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

PG

 

thanks, have you used it before?

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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