Why is the paint cracking/flaking on the inside of outward facing wall
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Is this a cement wall in the garage? or is it a wall in the house that is an outside wall? All outside walls should have a heating element on the baseboard. If it's the garage it doesn't. The cracking and flaking is because there is no heat keeping it dry. The moisture is causing this problem. Dry it out ASAP so you don't get mold. Good Luck!
Damp?
My best guess is that wall lacks proper insulation. Temperature fluctuations - heat in summer, cold in winter will do that. Have you noticed that room bing colder or hotter? On an extreme day, put your hand on the wall and see.
Garage walls are not usually insulated, but the bedroom above a garage would have needed Building Control, and they would have required it to be insulated to be a habitable room. If this was not done, and you employed the builder, then He should be called back in. If this was done by previous owners, Did you get a Private Survey done before buying? If so do look at the Survey to see what he had to say about the Room above the Garage.... If you feel too much time has passed, and you just want to sort things out, I would call in a Building Surveyor and or a Reputable Builder and ask for advice. Atleast then you will have a better idea what you are really dealing with and approx how much it might cost to sort out once and for all. ( I could be something as simple as Insulation board and Plasterboard to that wall or it could be you need another radiator)??????
Thank you for your reply,
We brought the bungalow (Sorry didn't mention that) 5 years ago, so don't know if it has been insulated, the bungalow is about 40 years old, it is built on the side of a hill and is quite open to the weather.
But we will investigate your suggestions.
Thank you once again for your reply and suggestions.