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Whilst I was up in my loft last night I noticed a lot of condensation on the roof side of the celotex insulation.
So much that it had been dripping, onto the floor from where I have only partially insulated it halfway down to the eaves cupboards.
Initially I thought this was a leak, but then I thought, it hasnt rained for 4 days! After I checked all pieces, I discovered that the condensation was only
occuring on one side of the house. Which happens to be the side that a) the cold water tanks are on and b) The side that
doesnt get the sun all day (north side). There was one rafter that I hadnt insulated yet, and this was dry. It did seem wetter the closer you were
to the cold water tanks.
Is this normal? Should I make holes in the ridge board/felt before permanenly fixing the celotex?
The tanks will be removed in a few weeks when I get a combie fitted. But is this a general problem with ventilation?
My roof is ceramic tiles, battens, and felt.
Budgie
So much that it had been dripping, onto the floor from where I have only partially insulated it halfway down to the eaves cupboards.
Initially I thought this was a leak, but then I thought, it hasnt rained for 4 days! After I checked all pieces, I discovered that the condensation was only
occuring on one side of the house. Which happens to be the side that a) the cold water tanks are on and b) The side that
doesnt get the sun all day (north side). There was one rafter that I hadnt insulated yet, and this was dry. It did seem wetter the closer you were
to the cold water tanks.
Is this normal? Should I make holes in the ridge board/felt before permanenly fixing the celotex?
The tanks will be removed in a few weeks when I get a combie fitted. But is this a general problem with ventilation?
My roof is ceramic tiles, battens, and felt.
Budgie