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Bricks below the purlin were built like that as it is the same on the opposite side, which has less of an issue. Brick dust is definitely more recent as I redid the insulation in the loft last year to deal with some condensation issues. Sounds like it's just natural aging - thanks folks! I'll...

I moved into my late Victorian (~1890s) two-up-two-down terraced house just over two years ago and have had very few problems (a bit of condensation damp upstairs fixed by improving loft insulation; turning up the heating; and running a dehumidifier now and again plus some easily fixed boiler...

Thanks for the help - I think I'll grab some vent trays, relay the existing insulation properly and get a little extra to get to the new recommended level.

Thanks for this! Eek - rats in the bags does not sound fun! Given the fun plastic bag it's inside does that mean it is no longer vapour permeable? Any thoughts on the two different (black vs grey) membranes on the different sides on the roof? Is there something (easy) I can do about the fact...

Hi all, First off - I've read the pinned condensation in loft thread and I reckon that answers my condensation / insulation related questions but have 3 Qs for those more experienced than me! I live in a Victorian terrace and I'm getting issues with condensation damp on my bedroom ceiling and...