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Hi guys, I am new to the forum. I have a new build and we have been living here for 5 years now. About a year ago, when i got the loft boarded, i noticed some damp and condensation in the loft, so i got some felt lap vents. Didn't solve it so i got more. I think in total i had like 20/30...

This seems to be the time of year for condensation in lofts, so instead of replying to lots of queries I though I would write this "one-size-fits-all" post. Please also see http://www.diynot.com/wiki/Building%3ACondensation-in-Houses Condensation in lofts occurs when the amount of water...

Condensation in loft

I HAVE A CHALET STYLE HOUSE YOU KNOW THE TYPE NORMAL BUNGALOW WITH TWO BEDROOMS AND A TOILET RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE ROOF WHEN ITS V.COLD AND STILL I GET CONDENSATION ON THE UNDERSIDE OF MY ROOFFELT NOT SO MUCH IN THE SMALL ATTIC SPACE TO THE SIDE OF THE PUSTAIRS BEDROOMS BUT AT THE VERY TOP...

I've got a problem with condensation in my loft and I was wondering whether having central heating on throughout the house, as opposed to just using a gas fire downstairs, would increase condensation in the loft or decrease it. I'm an OAP and live on my own and therefore I try to cut down on...

Hi, hope someone has experience on this!! I'm in the process of (slowly) renovating our house, and being winter would like to increase the 100mm of loft insulation to the max levels to reduce heat loss. Last week we also had a couple of rooms re-plastered, putting a lot of water and...

I live in an end terrace house past 6 years which had a leaking roof - we got a new roof last May but have now discovered the inside of the roof is damp with chipboard all covered in water droplets. The side of the house and neighbouring wall inside the loft is dark colour at the top suggesting...

I'm thinking of boarding my loft, and have seen loft feet /spacers in the DIY stores. They raise the joist level 170mm. With an existing 100mm joist, that would be 270mm in total. This is coincidentally the current recommended insulation thickness. If you go with the recommendation...

Thanks for posting previously with the top issues relating to this, I have read these and unfortunately still have questions. We recently moved into my parents old house, It has never really suffered with condensation in the loft, until recently. Literally has water dripping down. We have had...

Hi I'd be really grateful for help/advice - I'm panicking a bit! As a bit of background.... I am looking to replace the current loft insulation (fibreglass/rockwool), laid on the loft floor. This has been prompted by a potential problem of condensation on internal walls/ceilings; in our second...

Ever since we have had insulation in loft and cavity walls done we have had terrible problens with condensation including dripping from ceilings and dampness on the inside of external walls. What can we do?

I have noticed some condensation in my loft space. Its the far end by the outside wall. It seems to only affect one side of the loft. The roof looks in reasonable condition. My best guess is it is not leaking. There is an old chimney on that side which was capped off inside the loft space...

Over the past couple of weeks I have had condensation in my loft which I have put down to the cold spell. The house is a new build approx 5 years old and is fully insulated at the ceiling. I can see down into the eaves so believe that the ventilation in the eaves is ok. However, due to the...

I'm aware the question of loft condensation gets asked on here every few minutes, and I've looked through the forums at the responses to these, so I won't repeat whats been asked a million times already (hopefully). Anyway, moved in to my house in the summer, then recently noticed bad...

hi just insulated my loft roof with 50mm kingspan with a 30 mm air gap between that and the roof felt.also come down with kingspan on borh sides at 90 deg to create both walls,the floor i have put 10 inch floor beams and fully insulated between these with rockwool.the space on the other sides...

Hi all We have moved into a detached house and have a problem with condensation seeping through on all the outside walls, bedroom bathroom and landing. we have been told this may be due to ventilation in the loft, the roof is insulated and is covered on the inside with felt. can anyone confirm...

Hi, I've got really bad condensation Al over my loft on the timber and felt. I've noticed there's some type of silver insulation stuffed in to the eaves, looks a bit like silver bubble wrap.. Won't this be blocking the soffit ventilation? Here's a video: Appreciate any advice, hoping to...

Hi, The felt in my loft is wet and condensated. This happened last winter and I thought we solved it by having our gutters cleared out but it must have just been as we were coming out of winter so coincidentally went away when it warmed up. This year it's back and wet in the loft again. We...

Hey guys, I've read that you shouldn't board directly onto the joists with insulation inbetween them because of condensation. I've also read that you should use the loft legs (or similar) to provide a gap, which you can then fill with more insulation up to the recommended minimum of 270mm. If...

Hi, Last couple of winters I have experienced condensation on one side of my roof in the loft (the side that doesn't get the sun). After a few questions and advice on here I have now had my loft fully insulated as it was only about 2" thick and new jackets and covers put on the cold water tanks...