Recent content by cappsie

Ok thanks. It's starting to sound like the heating will need to remain on low while the venting balances both heat and humidity. It doesn't sound like a small project :( Thanks, Adam.

Yes. Quite right and apologies for not responding to you directly. Yes this is a sort of round two as I never got around to venting the flat. And I suspect you have a point with tanking the walls and creating a worse situation. A professional damp proofer hacked off the plaster back to the...

Hi Joe, While I'm not against centrifugal fans, the air would need to be drawn in from somewhere, would it not? What do you suggest for that scenario? I'm happy to consider any and all suggestions. The reason for the floor venting suggestion was based upon the floor being significantly...

Hi there, I'm looking to manage moisture levels. I'm considering wall venting in all rooms with the potential addition of extracting humidistat fans if worth while. I would also like to equalise the air throughout my old flat (c. 1901) by way of having a floor vent into the void below the...

So I managed to get a really good deal (50% off) on a dehumidifier as it was an ex-display model. I nearly fell over when the guy said "We'll give you 50% off". Link to it here: http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/cooling-air-treatment/air-conditioners-dehumidifiers/Blyss-28L-Dehumidifier-11787521...

Hi The damp proofer removed the existing plaster back to the brick. I'm not sure if he treated the brickwork but he applied a dark grey-looking 'damp proof' cement-type material. Finally he rendered that. As far as I understand, this would have cured the existing damp problem and...

All fair points: installed for what purpose? -To add ventilation - there isn't any at present what kind of vents? - Simple ducted hole with plastic vent installed where? - Above or to the side of windows in what kind of wall? - I believe this to be rendered, though a couple will be...

Can you see any issues in simply adding some wall vents? Thanks, Adam.

Hi, The cause of the moisture is simply living there. There is no venting whatsoever in the flat. I have re-jigged the bathroom window so it is left slightly ajar; there is also a small vent in the bathroom as well as an extractor fan. This still does not help. My thinking is I need...

Humidity and moisture in the air. This is why I need to add vents. I will also be investing in a dehumidifier soon. So what do you think? Thanks, Adam.

*bump* Anyone?

Hi, If a professional has already treated my walls for damp, but the flat is still damp, what is the advice on drilling out a core or two and putting vents in? My plan is to put one vent in the bedroom, two in the lounge, one or two in the kitchen, one in the utility room and another in...

Hi, I have an old property build in 1901, comprised mainly of the horsehair and lime compound. It is a seafront property and in about 1951 was flooded when the sea breached the barrier. This has not helped with damp issues. Indeed, when I moved in I had to have a lot of work done to resolve...