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So that option is a definite no go then? Builder was going to try a couple of sheets in one area to see if it worked first but form what you're saying that would just be wasting money?

Hi all, it's that time of year again and on enetering my loft the other day noticed that the condensation is getting worse. One side is literally dripping wet. I've had a builder over today and he had a look and hadn't seen anything like it before. He suggested a possibility of fixing Celotex...

Hi all, Came home last night to water in the bathroom and noticed dripping coming from the join of the outside wall and the ceiling. Went up into the loft to investigate and found that there was a slit in the loft felt and that water was coming in through it and down onto the insultaion and...

Hi all, I have downlights in my bathroom and en suite (9 in total) and am experiencing a lot of condensation in my loft. 1 side of the loft the felt is completely wet, whereas the other side has drips on it. I have seen from comments on here that this is probably caused by steam escaping...

Hi all, I have downlighters in my bathroom and en suite (9 in total) and am experiencing a lot of condensation in my loft. 1 side of the loft the felt is completely wet, whereas the other side has drips on it. I have seen from comments on here that this is probably caused by steam escaping...

Thanks for the advice John. What sort of size pots are we talking here, as I wouldn't want to buy them too small if they are going to cause a hazard? Also do they need a hole in the bottom at all or can they be fully concealed?

Thanks for the reply John. We do not have extractor fans in our bathroom or en suite and also have spotlights in both so perhaps this is causing the problem? Would leaving the window ajar in the bathroom solve this or should the spotlights be covered up in the loft somehow to stop the steam...

It's that time of year again. After recently checking my loft I am again getting condensation on one side. There is enough for drips to form and drop down onto the insulation. I know a lot of people get condensation in the loft but is the more than the 'normal'? If anyone has any other...

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...

Hi, I have been experiencing condensation in my loft the last couple of years and am thinking of getting some ventilation tiles put in my roof. Being a novice on this subject how much am I looking at to buy these and have them installed? Also where is the best place to buy? Thanks

Sorry to be a complete plumbing novice but I know nothing. When you say drain the system does this mean draining off the water from the radiators ? I have looked at the corrosion inhibiter and that's all it says on there and I really don't know where to start.

Thanks for the advice John. I shall attempt at the weekend

Hi, I have 2 cold water tanks in my loft which are partly covered by blocks of wood. It has been recommended to me to buy lids for both of these to help with cutting down condensation, but I am having trouble locating one. Can you buy these seperately from somewhere like B&Q or Wickes ...

I was thinking that was all getting a bit expensive !! Cheap option of leaving the spotlughts uncovered for me I think

Thanks for the replies

Hi, I am looking to top up the insulation in my loft and have spotlights in my bathroom, do I need to cut holes in the insulation to ensure that I do not cover up where these have been cut out as I'm assuming covering these up would cause a fire hazard ?

Thanks for the reply. I also forgot to ask. I have spotlights in the bathroom, so when I lay the insulation do I need to cut out holes so that I'm not covering the sections where these have been cut out ?

Hi, I have been experiencing condensation on the underside of the felt in my loft and have been reading a lot of comments on here regarding similar problems. I currently have around 2" of insulation so am thinking of increasing this to 8" to see if that cures my problem. Would I need to take up...