We moved into our house almost a year ago and have been suffering all winter with severe condensation on the upstairs windows (there is some condensation downstairs too), by severe I mean that the bedroom windows are completely covered and on some occasions the water forms pools on the window sill.
We have redecorated all three rooms and had the artexed ceilings skimmed, mould has formed on the window sealant and is also forming on the walls next to the sealant.
We have tried everything that has been suggested to us, heating on low, high, twice a day, all day, no heating on at all, opening the windows in the day time, opening the windows all day even when the heating is on, not even a dehumidifier has stopped the condensation.
The amount varies depending on the weather but there is always some condensation.
We've been told it could be not enough ventilation and that the house is too well sealed or that it could be lack of insulation and therefore the house is cooling down too quickly.
We have about 50mm of loft insulation and we have been told by a neighbour that there's cavity wall insulation but all we can see from the loft is sheets of polystyrene in one area.
it has been suggested that the problem could be a problem with the seals on the double glazing between the frame and the unit. There are only two of us (and 1 puppy) living in a three bedroom house, we don't have a tumble dryer or dry clothes in the house and we don't take long showers.
We always open the bathroom and kitchen windows when showering, cooking etc.,
Sorry to give so much information but I wanted to give a full view of the situation as I thought that might help with any ideas.
I have some people coming to give quotes on insulation and have contacted the window company who are reluctant to help, they want us to pay for someone to come out and have a look and then pay to have the guarantee transferred into our names, I don't mind doing this but only if I know it's going to be of any help.
If anyone has any ideas or any experience of these problems I'd be really grateful of any suggestions or advice.
Thanks!
We have redecorated all three rooms and had the artexed ceilings skimmed, mould has formed on the window sealant and is also forming on the walls next to the sealant.
We have tried everything that has been suggested to us, heating on low, high, twice a day, all day, no heating on at all, opening the windows in the day time, opening the windows all day even when the heating is on, not even a dehumidifier has stopped the condensation.
The amount varies depending on the weather but there is always some condensation.
We've been told it could be not enough ventilation and that the house is too well sealed or that it could be lack of insulation and therefore the house is cooling down too quickly.
We have about 50mm of loft insulation and we have been told by a neighbour that there's cavity wall insulation but all we can see from the loft is sheets of polystyrene in one area.
it has been suggested that the problem could be a problem with the seals on the double glazing between the frame and the unit. There are only two of us (and 1 puppy) living in a three bedroom house, we don't have a tumble dryer or dry clothes in the house and we don't take long showers.
We always open the bathroom and kitchen windows when showering, cooking etc.,
Sorry to give so much information but I wanted to give a full view of the situation as I thought that might help with any ideas.
I have some people coming to give quotes on insulation and have contacted the window company who are reluctant to help, they want us to pay for someone to come out and have a look and then pay to have the guarantee transferred into our names, I don't mind doing this but only if I know it's going to be of any help.
If anyone has any ideas or any experience of these problems I'd be really grateful of any suggestions or advice.
Thanks!