Question

Hi all, sorry for the long post but hoping to get some advice. Ive got a garage type building at the bottom of my garden with the car entrance bricked up. I have recently trained as a florist so am trying to turn it into a design studio. I made some changes last year and put some work stations in etc but all this bad weather has left everything inside ruined. Even though i cant see holes in the walls, the water is seeping through and all my shelves and flooring is damaged. There is a lot of condensation. I know in the summer it will get better but im hoping to do something in the spring to prepare me for next year so everything doesn't get damaged again. Does anyone have any ideas on making it water tight? I would like to do it myself if possible but dont know where to start. Thanks in advance ☺️

Answer 1

Any pictures

Answer 2

It depends on what the building is made from and what type of roof. Does it have guttering around it?  

Answer 3

You may need to put water membrane on walls and floor and maybe put same stuff that's on sheds on your roof.  

Answer 4

Scour the local FB recommendation groups for a recommended general builder and/or roofer. Until your building is watertight it isn't safe to be using electrics! Really - it might seem like a big thing. but get some advice and quotes; watch you tube videos and do it bit by bit :) Be safe x

Answer 5

My garage wooden cladding, membrane behind, all other car boot bar the table

Answer 6

If it is as bad as you say its worth getting it checked by a builder. might not be structurally as good as you think. roof is likely to be leaking or damp course is failing. its rare water would come through the walls