drjack2000
2022-11-17 21:10:21
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Hello everyone,
we built a year ago. In one room, we noticed a chemical smell shortly after moving in.
We have now found out that the smell comes from the lowest row of bricks (hollow chamber bricks). It is an exterior wall.
First, we removed the plaster. This did not help. Then we drilled holes. This made the smell stronger.
The insulation was also removed from the outside at that spot. No smell is noticeable there.
The smell was also confirmed by an air analysis. Toxins were detected.
We just cannot pinpoint where the smell is coming from. Some wrong material must have been used somewhere.
Maybe someone has an idea or has experienced something similar.
Attached is also a photo of the spot.

Thanks
Best regards
Mark
we built a year ago. In one room, we noticed a chemical smell shortly after moving in.
We have now found out that the smell comes from the lowest row of bricks (hollow chamber bricks). It is an exterior wall.
First, we removed the plaster. This did not help. Then we drilled holes. This made the smell stronger.
The insulation was also removed from the outside at that spot. No smell is noticeable there.
The smell was also confirmed by an air analysis. Toxins were detected.
We just cannot pinpoint where the smell is coming from. Some wrong material must have been used somewhere.
Maybe someone has an idea or has experienced something similar.
Attached is also a photo of the spot.
Thanks
Best regards
Mark