Cat litter - bear with me here.....

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    I still think the DPC is the biggest problem, the water is running down the outside walls then getting sucked under by capillary attraction into the floor of the shed.
     
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    Some flashing around the base might stop that if you can get a good bond to the shed sides.
     
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    Is it worth trying a layer of sand to dry it out FC?
     
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      I could try it @Sheal - I would have to start with fairly dry sand though, and goodness knows where I would get that at this time of year.
       
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        Lay it down in the shed and stand a de-humidifier on or by it. :)
         
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          I used some hi-tech thick paint on the base of my Observatory to seal it off between it and the concrete floor. The paint will work even on damp and wet areas, sticking to the surface and drying within about 24 hours. You could use that to seal the base and other areas, inside or out, and you wouldn't have to wait for a dry period, and you could put on the flashing over the paint.:dunno::coffee::snorky:
           
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            I'm guessing that is Polyurethane based stuff, the kind you get for sealing roofs?
             
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              Its worth a shot @Sheal - I need to try and stem the flow first however. I am assuming that the flashing won't need things to be completely bone dry before application, as it sticks to brickwork etc. It's going to be fun working it around the ribs of the walls, especially down the side (the worst side) that buts up to the side of the greenhouse.
               
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                You can buy kiln dried sand for brushing between block paving.
                 
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                  It's not cheap though, pete:dunno:
                   
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                    Just in reply;)
                     
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                      Is that this stuff @ARMANDII?

                      Someone at work suggested that yesterday. I would apply it this weekend if I thought it would work, backing it up with the foam inside.
                       
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                        Think I would just drill a few holes in the floor where the water tends to collect.
                         
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                          I'll just nip into the garage and have a look at the tin, FC.:snorky:
                           
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