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by daspearce
Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:00 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation Bleeding Down Walls in New Build
Replies: 4
Views: 1480

Re: Condensation Bleeding Down Walls in New Build

Thanks, Yes breathable membrane is in place. Building inspector was very reassuring today. Said roof is well constructed and just a bad time of year to be plastering! Closed all the holes into loft and verges today. I’ll crank the heating up a bit more and make sure doors and windows open during the...
by daspearce
Tue Dec 29, 2020 10:54 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation Bleeding Down Walls in New Build
Replies: 4
Views: 1480

Re: Condensation Bleeding Down Walls in New Build

Thanks, thats reassuring. I have done four things today: 1. Switch the heating down so it is about 16 degrees. 2. Get 3 dehumidifiers on full tilt. (humidity came down to 49%, although it rose as they finished some plastering upstairs to about 64% again, but I can see it coming down quickly as the d...
by daspearce
Mon Dec 28, 2020 10:15 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation Bleeding Down Walls in New Build
Replies: 4
Views: 1480

Condensation Bleeding Down Walls in New Build

Hi, I am at second fix in an almost completely new build, which has a very large (15mX4m Dormer) and two large flat roofs (cold roofs). Since booting up the boiler we have started to have problems with condensation in the eve's on the sloping roof side of the house and also having opened up the ceil...
by daspearce
Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:38 am
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Gazco balanced flue gas fire smelling
Replies: 60
Views: 80226

Re: Gazco balanced flue gas fire smelling

IMG_3738.jpeg Hi, Has anyone had this problem properly solved. My fire was bought in 2014, and we havent really used it. The smell comes from the plasterboard lip. I have tried using some insulation tape under to reduce the heat. It helps when on medium, but still give an unpleasant small after an ...
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