Hi All,
I need some advice on a condensation problem. I moved into a 1950 built house in spring. Over the last month as temperatures have fallen condensation is forming on the inside walls above window height in the upstairs rooms.
There is no condensation on the windows, all of which have vents that are open. Extract fans in bathroom and kitchen are used and washing is not dried indoors.
On investigation I noticed the outside brick wall stops at soffits level and the boards sit on the bricks. I’m assuming the inside layer of bricks of the cavity wall carries on above this level for the last 18 inches to ceiling height. I’m assuming this part of the wall is single brick.
Is this a common build method and is there a way of insulating this part of the walls?
I need some advice on a condensation problem. I moved into a 1950 built house in spring. Over the last month as temperatures have fallen condensation is forming on the inside walls above window height in the upstairs rooms.
There is no condensation on the windows, all of which have vents that are open. Extract fans in bathroom and kitchen are used and washing is not dried indoors.
On investigation I noticed the outside brick wall stops at soffits level and the boards sit on the bricks. I’m assuming the inside layer of bricks of the cavity wall carries on above this level for the last 18 inches to ceiling height. I’m assuming this part of the wall is single brick.
Is this a common build method and is there a way of insulating this part of the walls?