My husband and I have bought a 70s bungalow that hasn't been lived in for a approx a year. For the last few weeks we haven't lived in it but we've had the heating on just to keep it ticking over to avoid frozen pipes etc. We moved in on Saturday and turned the thermostat up high to warm the house but even after a day it was still very cold. The following day damp started to rise inside of all the exterior walls. We decided to turn the heating off in case we are creating too much moisture/heat and sure enough the next day the damp has nearly gone and a day after it has completely gone. We haven't had any signs of damp at all until now.
We have a builder coming out who has suggested a damp course, another explanation is that the cavity wall might have gotten damp? Or is it because the house has been unlived in and needs "warming" up slowly??
We really need help and would appreciate any advice!
We have a builder coming out who has suggested a damp course, another explanation is that the cavity wall might have gotten damp? Or is it because the house has been unlived in and needs "warming" up slowly??
We really need help and would appreciate any advice!