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hi guys,
im fairly amateur at the whole diy thing so could really use some help!
bought a 1940s semi-detached house last year which had no fire div wall. got my neighbour to put one in this autumn as dont trust my neighbours/fire safety! have also insulated the half the loft at the same time. the section above the bathroom is not yet insulated and has small gaps in ceiling as have put spotlights in.
now have HUGE condensation dripping down felt. the only eaves vents are on the side of the house parallel with the new fire dividing wall. there are no roof/tile vents. the fire div wall is a VERY snug/airtight fit and im wondering if thats caused the lack of ventilation by blocking air circulation thru their side of the house. or is it the new insulation? have one end wall, though this is perpendicular to the eaves vents. could i drill holes into the brickwork (what size bit), would it be safe and would it help? what are my other options?
thanks a million
pete
im fairly amateur at the whole diy thing so could really use some help!
bought a 1940s semi-detached house last year which had no fire div wall. got my neighbour to put one in this autumn as dont trust my neighbours/fire safety! have also insulated the half the loft at the same time. the section above the bathroom is not yet insulated and has small gaps in ceiling as have put spotlights in.
now have HUGE condensation dripping down felt. the only eaves vents are on the side of the house parallel with the new fire dividing wall. there are no roof/tile vents. the fire div wall is a VERY snug/airtight fit and im wondering if thats caused the lack of ventilation by blocking air circulation thru their side of the house. or is it the new insulation? have one end wall, though this is perpendicular to the eaves vents. could i drill holes into the brickwork (what size bit), would it be safe and would it help? what are my other options?
thanks a million
pete