Hi

I moved to a 1925 built house in orpington when we first moved during the summer all the walls looks good no sign of mould or wet walls, but as soon as the winter started there was condensation every where, the second living room even drips of water near the kitchen and also the kirtchen. I was worried so I contacted few damp proof companies to deal with issue all of the damp companies stated that it was condensation.

Now I decided to plaster the whole house and paint with gloss I also bought a humidifier this has helped lots but it only works in the area of the house were it is so I have move it all over. I am now thinking to install Passive Ultrovent Air Brick Ventilator that cost nothing to run but at the same time worried about a hole in the wall which I am not comfortable with any advice will be helpful.

Many Thanks

ps (there is currently no air brick in the house)

Al

Do you have any any form of extractor fan in the Kitchen.?

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do not dry washing in the house
cook with windows open
shower or bath with ventilation
air every room as required [windows open ]
close all internal doors

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Yes i have extractor fan that is internal redistributes air clean i wil be taking that out soon.

Yes no more dry clothes in the house windows are always open yes i have extractor fan in thebathroom.

But what i need to know or someone with an experience in-regrads to passive ventilation in the rooms in the form of air brick would this loose too much heat and would this solve the condensation in the rooms]


any answer will help

Hi aal,

The secret is good airflow throughout the house, what's happening in the roof?

SSM

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Hi Simon

The loft is ok not condensed at all air flow is ok is just the rooms May be a passive air brick with reduce noise can solve the condensation i am just not too sure if this is the best solution

Regards

aal

Hi all,

You got fire doors fitted (can reduce air flow) glad to hear the roof's good. Air bricks it is then!

SSM

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have you got any pictures off the condensation or at least tell us what areas are effected ??

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Hi all

The areas most affected in the rooms is the north facing side of the room which is normally colder i know that because when i touch the wall is much colder than the otherside of the room

Many Thanks

aal

Where are you in Orpington? There are some old Prefabs up near the Cray areas which probably have terrible condensation because of their construction. You may need structural insulation.

hi aal,

i'm new here and also have damp issues which i can't understand. But i'm thinking if you might have the same problem that a friend has recently had. He was getting condensation in most rooms of the house and had no issues with vents. One day he went down to his cellar and due to extremely heavy rain, he had a small puddle on the floor. After investigation with council, he realised that his house had issues with a stream running under his house and only rising with extreme weather.
I would just check incase you might have a stream of water/ high water table running under the house as that could cause a lot of damp/condensation problems.

Sorry mate, but i can't think of anything else other than that or lack of ventilation.

Thanks @ Home4 will definitely check for that to be honest i never thought this could be possible if this is the problem can that ever be rectified?

Few improvements suggested by a member here i have completed installed a kitchen vent that takes air out, also punched 8 holes in the brick and screwed controlled vent aluminium as aluminium is normally colder than plastic so my guess is it will be the coldest area of the room and all the moist will be attracted and escape via the holes

Any other idea will be greatful