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by Dampgone
Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:08 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp problems after cavity wall insulation
Replies: 16
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Hi Colli We got the vents from a company called Screwfix – m. They are called circular soffit vents and are available in white or brown. They are £2.81 per pack, or £2.40 per pack if you buy 5 or more packs. The reference number is 68936 for the white ones and 96495 for the brown ones. You will also...
by Dampgone
Sun Dec 19, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp problems after cavity wall insulation
Replies: 16
Views: 46391

Hi Belfastjoe I would recommend that you try what we did before going to the expense of an air circulation system. We are completely unaware of how this works, but I can assure you that, for us, it has. Last year when my husband went into the attic to get the Christmas decorations out, it was absolu...
by Dampgone
Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp problems after cavity wall insulation
Replies: 16
Views: 46391

Hello Emma

We put 30 vents in the soffits in order to circulate air up and into the attic. There has to be sufficient air in the attic to keep it dry. Since we fitted the vents in the soffits our attic and ceilings have been dry.

Good luck - I know what a nightmare this is!

Regards[/b]
by Dampgone
Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp problems after cavity wall insulation
Replies: 16
Views: 46391

Hello David

I sincerely hope that this works as well for you as it has for us. I would be very interested to know your results.

Regards
by Dampgone
Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp problems after cavity wall insulation
Replies: 16
Views: 46391

Damp problems after cavity wall insulation

We have lived in our 3 bed roomed detached house since when it was first built in 1972. Over the years, we have added full central heating, double glazing throughout and new upvc soffit and fascias. Two years ago, we had cavity wall and loft insulation. This made the house lovely and warm! However, ...
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