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by Gazz
Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Roof vents tiles
Replies: 5
Views: 7319

Many thanks for the help, I will have a look at their webisite info, and take it from there. I have also increased the amount of insulation in the roof space to see if that helps, there is one area within the loft (above the bathroom) that has severe condensation problems. Not sure if the extra insu...
by Gazz
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Roof vents tiles
Replies: 5
Views: 7319

Hi There

Many Thanks for the advice, I had also heard that its best to place the tiles at the top and bottom but wasnt sure with the roofers saying different.

Cheers
by Gazz
Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Roof vents tiles
Replies: 5
Views: 7319

Roof vents tiles

Hi There After a previous posting on here it was idetified that I have a condensation problem in my roof space, therefore I have contacted my local roofer and he states my 3 sided roof will require 6 "single tile" size roof vents placing two thirds of the way up each roof side and each ven...
by Gazz
Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp wall
Replies: 8
Views: 8038

Many Thanks for your help, I will go with the advice and ensure the roof space is vented and further insulation is placed across the existing insulation and also place some over the old open chimney in the loft space. I will also ensure extractor fans are placed in the bathroom and also get one fitt...
by Gazz
Fri Jan 07, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp wall
Replies: 8
Views: 8038

Hi There Many thanks for your help, its very difficult to decide if its condensation or leaking roof, I have a 20 yr warranty on the roof and brought the roofer out to see it but he is adamant the roof isnt leaking, I am tempted to bring another roofer in for a second opinion. Thanks for the advice ...
by Gazz
Tue Jan 04, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp wall
Replies: 8
Views: 8038

Hi There Many thanks for you reply- had another look up the loft today and the damp seems to be getting worse with more white mildew type spores appearing on the large timbers. I moved the insulation away from the edge of the roof area (the roofers put this down for me so wasnt really sure how close...
by Gazz
Mon Jan 03, 2011 4:16 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp wall
Replies: 8
Views: 8038

Hi There Many thanks for the reply, yes the insulation is covered in one side "foil" and one side in orange type plastic with air holes in it. It was purchased from B and Q , should I remove it?. Also when you mention an air brick in the chimney breast, should this be in the bedroom and do...
by Gazz
Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:09 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: damp wall
Replies: 8
Views: 8038

damp wall

Hi There Can anyone help me with the below, the photo in the loft show wet timber marks that are directly above the bathroom area of the house. The bathroom does not have a suitable extractor fan as yet and I was wondering if the wet marks are a result of constant steam and damp raising up into the ...
by Gazz
Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Wet timber in the loft
Replies: 0
Views: 2583

Wet timber in the loft

Hi There

How do I load pictures onto the forum site?

Thanks

Gazz
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