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Good point. Thanks. I was actually thinking of overboarding the lath and plaster ceilings with insulated plasterboard so that would help. That stuff seems bloody expensive though. I think the plan initially will be to add a bunch more LapVents and also try to open up the laps at the apex. Over...

That's great, thanks. I think over fascia vents would probably be the best option. Sadly probably not something I can do myself though. Any ideas how much that sort of thing would cost to have done professionally?

That's great advice, thank you. Unfortunately I'd probably would need a roofer to do that for me!

Thanks for the quick reply! I could try to put an air brick in the gable end, but that would be just one I think (as there's a point where there's just a single brick. Might not provide much flow. I've ordered some more lapvents to make 20 total. Yep - 3rd photo is the back of the fascia...

Hi everyone I was referred over here from the loft forum as I'm having trouble ventilating my loft space. I have a Victorian semi-detached house with a slate roof and impermeable plastic undersarking. There's no obvious ventilation for the loft. One side is a brick gable end with the chimney...

Okay great, thanks. I think as a starting point I'll add a few more LapVents (to make 20 total) and some EasyVents along the ridge (there's a lap in the plastic undersarking right next to the apex of the roof). That should hopefully provide some good in- and outflow of air. I know not a...

Thanks, that's kind of you to say. The previous owners did a good job with the place (mostly!) Worrying that you mention about the wood looking very wet. I'll get up there and poke it. Just looking to see if it's soft, right? Regarding the air brick- I don't think that one (visible in the...

That’s good to know. Thanks. Does that suggest the whole roof will need re-doing if I get it converted? That in mind- I’m still looking for the easiest way to ventilate that space!

Also pictures from outside the house to get an idea of what the eaves/roof looks like...

That's true. I couldn't just wedge a plastic one in there? Photos of loft attached - would be really grateful to hear what you think. Thanks T

Thanks for the quick reply. There are holes for three ceiling lights, no massive gaps around the roses though. There are a couple of old central heating pipes up there which do get warm - but they are covered by insulation. No tanks. In terms of easiest first - what can I do myself? I could...

Hi all First post here! Hoping you can help sort my loft space out. I have read several threads already including CONDENSATION IN LOFT (ANSWERS) - none quite answer my questions! I have a Victorian semi-detached house with a slate roof and impermeable plastic undersarking. There's no obvious...