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Yeah it's a ventilation issue.

I'll take ur advice and 8 Yeah both. Got really good ones when renovating a year ago. I think the previous occupants never opened windows as when we moved in, there was damp on walls and ceilings. I got a humidity meter and it shows quite high readings. The mould spots are on allot of the...

I keep windows open all the time and the trickle vents are open 24/7. What do you think I should do about these mould spores? Should I leave it as it is and continue with ventilation and put a bit more silicone on?

I thought there might be a gap so air is getting in and thus mould forming. I really haven't a clue. The old windows which were 20yrs old did not have this problem.

Hi The windows have trickle vents and they are open 24/7.

Hi Have had new windows fitted about 6 months ago and there seems to be mould at the 2 corner joints of the bay window. I saw amall droplets of condensation just above where the mould patch is. Should I take off the silicone and fill with expandable foam and then reseal? Any help would be...

I think you're right about there being no insulation on the raked ceiling. Had a look in the loft and all the areas where there is damp and cracks along the raked ceiling, there is no onsulation.

Hi. The reason I asked about damp issues is that, that corner area forms the corner wall of the ensuite upstairs. When it is cold/foggy/snow outside then the wall gets really wet and drips of water. Infact the raked ceiling gets really wet as well. Could this be related to the brickwork.

Luckily no. It was built like this

Your house has bricks sticking outwards, mine has it going inwards. But glad that it is just the outer skin and other more recent houses are the same. Thanks

Thanks for the reply. Feel reassured.

Moved into new home recently and realised that some of the brickwork looks shoddy even though theres building regs paperwork for everything. Can anyone tell me is the brickwork in the pics are upto standard. Will it let cold air in. Will it damage inside walls with damp. Ali Read more...

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