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Hi
I have had new breathable membrane fitted a couple of weeks ago. It's Tyvek Supro. Fitted under battens on a sloping roof, redland tiles, 1910 terraced house.
Problem is there is condensation forming on the membrane. Mainly down by the eaves and behind a loft room where there is 50mm gap around for airflow.
The roofer and I were expecting the membrane to have very little condensation as breathable and Tyvek states no ventilation is required. That said over fascia vents have been fitted but haven't helped.
There is old 100mm between the ceiling joist but a lot of air can get into the loft space from rooms below which I know isn't helping.
Our next possible move was to try cutting the membrane under the dry ridges to see if this helps with air circulation and ventilation but Tyvek recommends lapping the membrane over the ridge underneath. I have also tried putting in the plastic lap vents but there's condensation directly above them so that clearly hasn't worked.
I'm at a loss of what to do next
Thanks
I have had new breathable membrane fitted a couple of weeks ago. It's Tyvek Supro. Fitted under battens on a sloping roof, redland tiles, 1910 terraced house.
Problem is there is condensation forming on the membrane. Mainly down by the eaves and behind a loft room where there is 50mm gap around for airflow.
The roofer and I were expecting the membrane to have very little condensation as breathable and Tyvek states no ventilation is required. That said over fascia vents have been fitted but haven't helped.
There is old 100mm between the ceiling joist but a lot of air can get into the loft space from rooms below which I know isn't helping.
Our next possible move was to try cutting the membrane under the dry ridges to see if this helps with air circulation and ventilation but Tyvek recommends lapping the membrane over the ridge underneath. I have also tried putting in the plastic lap vents but there's condensation directly above them so that clearly hasn't worked.
I'm at a loss of what to do next
Thanks