Search results for query: condensation in lofts

Hi there I have just read the post about condensation in lofts but would like to ask if anyone has any experience of pvc replacement fascia causing condensation? We have lived here for 10 years and have never had any probs with condensation in attic but we got the fascia replaced with pvc this...

We are planning to have central heating install in our home. A plumber came around and gave us a quote, I asked about putting the boiler in the loft, but he said this might be a bad idea, something to do with the time the water heats up and the flow would take a while?? He mentioned putting it...

I am installing a condensing boiler in my loft space. Can the condensate drain pipe pass over the facia board and discharge into the gutter or must it be a closed discharge into a drain or waste or soil pipe please. Julian Young

Standard pitched roof construction, slates nailed to pine sarking boards which are nailed to some fairly hefty (50mm x 250mm approx) rafters. Roof space above existing ceiling is currently unused with loft insulation laid over the ceiling between the joists. It's a fairly cold and drafty...

hi Putting the Christmas decorations away, I was surprised to see so much condensation in the loft, to a point where the roof trusses were visibly wet where they are against the felt. The loft is insulated and I'm guessing the response will be to ventilate the loft so warm air goes up into the...

Hi, I wonder if anyone can offer any advice. 3 years ago we had a complete new roof on our bungalow. They are the biggish red tiles and laid on felt (I assume its felt). We had awful problems with condensation in the loft in the first 12 months of having the roof done so the roofer came...

Our house has condensation problems. Someone has recommended installing a Positive Input Ventilation system in the loft, as well as putting stronger extractors in bathroom and kitchen. Does anyone have experience of this PIV system - or any tips about thes best way of treating the...

Hi All Had a bit of disagreement with a roofer today. Basically he had been asked to pull the loft insulation away from the eaves as they were blocking the eaves vents and causing a condensation issue in the loft space. The loft insulation was topped up to around 300mm about 12 months ago and...

I have water dripping from my loft & so do other people in the same syle of hosue in my road. can you suggest some ideas to help ? I have thoght about adding more ventilation via cutting in slots on the under facia or replacing the insulation with thicker foil backed

I normally do all my DIY, but this was beyond me, so I had to get a professional in....which is way it's driving me mad not knowing what's wrong! I had a leak from an unknown place, and all the roofers I consulted said: need a new roof! had a 1930s roof with tiles straight on the rafters and...

Help not sure where to post this: loft conversion help: should a small cavity gap be left between the party wall and the new plasterboard wall to prevent moisture / condensation from the neighbours side if they have no loft conversion in their space?

When i had a loft conversion done a disused flue was capped. This has led to condensation. The brick stack runs down the side of the house. The condensation has resulted in a large damp area 2m x 2m around the bottom half of the stack. Internally i have noticed tarry deposits coming through...

Hi all, I am sure a few of us have this problem at this time of year. I have had condensation before but I must admit it is the worst it has been this year. I have read all of the guides and general advice - one of which is to keep the loft hatch closed. However as a temporary fix would it...

I have condensation in my water tank in the loft, the water forms on the lid and then drips down the outside of the tank. Many thanks in advance for any info. kind regards gg412310

Hi all, I am after a 2nd opinion. My sister has recently moved into a masionette. Last year they had no problems with condensation. During the summer, they had all the windows replaced for double glazing. Since the cold weather set upon us they are suffering from massive, and I mean...

Appreciate this has been discussed various times before but noticed that most of the threads are for occupied properties. I moved out of my house last year, the house has been up for sale and I have agreed a sale, since I have moved out wet patches have appeared on the bedroom ceilings. I have...

I can see there are quire a few posts already on this subject and I've had a good read to see if there is anything obvious. I've checked the eaves are not blocked and the hatch is sealed well. Extractor hoses look good. I use a dehumidifier when drying clothes in the winter and try to ventilate...

We have a detached bungalow with loft conversion which has been suffering from condensation and had a PIV system installed which included a roof vent for the air intake as the reduced loft space due to the loft conversion was deemed to be inadequate,diffusers were installed on the upstairs...

My house is a semi-detached bungalow, the gable end facing South. Earlier this year I had the walls cavity insulated and I topped up the loft insulation to 250mm. I've just been up in the loft and noticed condensation on the boards above the rafters, but only down near the eaves - the boards at...

I have had 3 properties before this one and never had so much condensation on the inside of my windows as I get at this property. The U.P.V.C double glazing was installed in 2011, double thickness loft insulation, solid floors with underlay, not sure if there is cavity wall insulation...