by Barney »
Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:00 am
Reducing the amount of heating will certainly be contributing to the problem
Also the arrival of the baby will be adding to the amount of water vapour produced just from having an extra body in the house plus the extra washing/drying of clothes.
Controlling condensation is a balance of controlling the source of the moisture, heating, ventilation and insulation.
When cooking try keeping lids on pans, use extraction fans if fitted and keep the kitchen door closed. Try to avoid drying clothes indoors as well - not easy I know with the volume of dirty clothes produced by a baby!
As mentioned above installing cavity wall insulation will help by raising the temperature of the internal surfaces of the walls and reduce condensation.
Ventilation is very important. Trickle vents if fitted should be kept open to aid air flow.
You could also try opening the windows in the room for at least an hour a day. Even on damp winter days the water vapour pressure inside the house will probably be greater than outside so opening the window will allow moisture to escape.