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As we are still seeing some condensation issues in the loft is there any value in using a VCL layer under the insulation? Its what I have been advised to do by one company but am concerned this may cause more trouble than it solves.

I need to find a cheap solution for Garage storage, previously have used pallets and posts to botch some simple shelving that looks a bit ugly but does the job. Trouble is I am stuck at home at present and for the foreseeable due to COVID and need a shelving solution CIRCA 2 meters high that...

Yes, I am fast forming the view that I should empty the loft and just insulate.

Yes mm can't see the wood for the trees (edited original post but can't change title :oops:). A great suggestion but that sounds costly, may rethink the use of my garage for storage. I hate the idea of adding anything that high on a joist that's so piddly in size. Already sealed the holes...

House is 1970's property with tile roof and traditional felt membrane, we have some condensation issues I now think due partly to low amounts of insulation. The roof is a cold roof with old fibreglass insulation in place, depth is currently CIRCA 10cm, but it's really patchy (multiple layers /...

Thanks for the advice guys, the joists are small 45mm X 75mm every 40cm so its tough to sort this as part of the loft is boarded out as well.

I have a 1970's house with an old extension built 2 years after property to accommodate kitchen and bedroom. I can see the cavity wall opening into the loft space and I wonder as this starts off in the kitchen, and would this be a problem causing condensation in the loft and if so how...

Have a 1970's property, been having some issues with condensation and have installed tile vents and soffit vents. Condensation mostly now under control but am wondering if insulation is a little on the thin side. Parts of the roof structure do not seem to dry out so before I install more...

Yes, I did have to clear it ;-)

Hmm that is what I meant, so no point in adding this in then. Currently the ducting is sealed on with zip ties, is this the best way?

Is it possible to insulate bathroom fan ducting hose? I want to do what I can to prevent condensation in loft space.

Sorry for the huge delay in replying was going to seal the gap between the ceiling and the base of the light.

Is it permissible to caulk seal a bathroom fan to prevent condensation rising into the loft? Am assuming as the unit gets only warm this is allowed?

Thanks, @phatboy will take a look, it also passes through the kitchen, should I think about insulating here in some way, it's just plasterboard at present? If so can you point me in the right direction?

My soil vent pipe goes up through the kitchen past the landing and correctly vents out of the roof via the loft. I do have some small condensation problems in this part of the loft area despite fitting roof tile vents. I am speculating that the boxing-in of my soil vent pipe is acting a bit...

Can you seal around light fittings and the gaps around the bathroom extractor fan hole from inside the loft, is this best done with silicone sealant and if so should I use a specific type?

Yes, its the ground floor. Having to buy online what size of adhesive heat shrink do I need?

It could be brilliant, would compare on Screwfix or similar, somewhere where you can trust the reviews. I can only say that my entire bathroom ceiling was covered in mould and had been overpainted by the previous owner, in short, a mess. An electrician told me to scrap and start again. There...

Go to a specialist tarp supplier the ones you get for cheap are useless and will go to holes quickly. I tarped my garage floor and the good stuff will keep the water out, fix with battens if you can. Also, I had to add a timber in the middle to give the roof a new pitch as it was just timbers...

Fist solve the issue, is it due to poor ventilation? Next check out a brand called Zinsser I have used their products on my mould laden bathroom ceiling and it sorted it, years later no sign of mould regrowth. May take several steps, kill mould, stain block etc. Contact them with pics and...