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by welshtiger
Wed Mar 22, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Radiator BTU Required for 2 Bedrooms
Replies: 0
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Radiator BTU Required for 2 Bedrooms

Evening all When i bought my house, they split 1 bedroom into 2 smaller ones but left the radiator where it was which means its outside the bedrooms. After 20yrs i have decided to sort this out as its now rented by my son. The room sizes are bedroom 1 8ft L x 8ft W 8ft H, bedroom 2 12ft L X 8ft W X ...
by welshtiger
Sat Mar 18, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation in 1910 end of Terrace House
Replies: 5
Views: 7316

Re: Condensation in 1910 end of Terrace House

Since i last posted, the problem with condensation / dropplets on the inside of felt up in the attic has cured now that i have cleared the eaves and fitted some plastic tubing inbetween the felt overlap to allow more air to circulate. Found a great video here >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEPzy...
by welshtiger
Wed Mar 01, 2017 6:29 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation in 1910 end of Terrace House
Replies: 5
Views: 7316

Re: Condensation in 1910 end of Terrace House

Condensation will be caused by too much water vapour in the air. Try to reduce the effects of your daily activity such as cooking or washing which cause condensation. Using an extractor fan while using the shower, covering pans while cooking and avoiding drying clothes indoors will help. You can al...
by welshtiger
Fri Feb 17, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation in 1910 end of Terrace House
Replies: 5
Views: 7316

Re: Condensation in 1910 end of Terrace House

Thankyou for your reply My son lives in the house now and said it has been colder in the house since we fitted the outside cavity vents so probably not such a good idea. You are correct about the plasterboard being absorbant and going moldy, especially because it is foil backed so basically the heat...
by welshtiger
Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Condensation in 1910 end of Terrace House
Replies: 5
Views: 7316

Condensation in 1910 end of Terrace House

Read alot of useful information on this site before posting. House now rented to my son ( so he may not be helping the problem ) Every winter we have excess condensation to internal walls and mainly the pine end of the building. The house was built in 1910 with red brick with cavity which i had rend...
by welshtiger
Sun Feb 05, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Cavity Wall Vents Good Idea to Cure Damp and Condensation
Replies: 0
Views: 2269

Cavity Wall Vents Good Idea to Cure Damp and Condensation

Afternoon all. 1910 brick built and pebble dashed, end of terrace house. Every winter we get condensation and damp on the pine end. I've read on the causes of how condensation and damp is caused but wanted some more advice. Last summer we checked the bottom of the cavity's around the house and found...
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