Topic ID 4152
I'm looking for someone to help with a damp problem in our flat - if anyone has any contacts it would be much appreciated.
Reply ID 60332
Just 2 windows open, 1cm each will help even in the cold. You need air intake. Check your outlets are not blocked. When I lived in a flat, a builder told me to keep the bathroom window open at its closest position to allow moisture out, and fresh air in, to circulate around the flat. It worked wonders to remove the damp. [:)]
Reply ID 60335
The windows are constantly open - even when it has been snowing I've kept the windows open a little. It's very localised, in the corner of one room. No other problems in the rest of the flat at all.
Reply ID 60336
Are you first floor?
Reply ID 60338
quote:Never the less, James is probably right. Condensation is the most likely cause. An extractor fan on an humidistat in the kitchen and bathroom is the answer, but failing that, be careful where you dry washing, close doors to bathrooms and kitchens when in use and open those windows. It's a common problem this year particularly, for some reason and it often appears a long way from the source. Role on spring!
Originally posted by Jo S
The windows are constantly open - even when it has been snowing I've kept the windows open a little. It's very localised, in the corner of one room. No other problems in the rest of the flat at all.
Reply ID 60339
quote:Second floor
Originally posted by James007
Are you first floor?
Reply ID 60340
I know you can rent a Dehumidifier from a plant hire place (such as H.S.S in WGC) on a daily/weekly basis. When we had a problem with rainwater coming through ceiling of Mo-in-law's flat, (after an old iron hopper was blocked on roof) the maintenance company used them in each room and they were very effective. Obviously this was a drying out solution, but it may help in the short term. [:)]
Reply ID 60341
Yes, a dehumidifier may work. I am trying to work out a solution before we get carpet fitted in the room - we currently have hardwood floor which is in bad condition. The room is generally quite cold so we thought carpet might be more comfortable and warm the room up a little. Will investigate the dehumidifier, as I really don't want the carpet to go mouldy [B)]
Reply ID 60345
renting a de-humidifier is a waste of money. You can buy one from homebase for £40. We have one in our conservatory and it's amazing the amount of moisture they suck from the air
Reply ID 60350
But in your experience, would it have enough power to deal with a soaking wet wall?
Reply ID 60358
quote:As in top floor? Or is someone above you?
Originally posted by Jo Squote:Second floor
Originally posted by James007
Are you first floor?
Reply ID 60359
quote:Top floor. It's a period conversion, about 100 years old. There's another flat next to our and they apparently have similar damp problems against the same wall as us.
Originally posted by James007quote:As in top floor? Or is someone above you?
Originally posted by Jo Squote:Second floor
Originally posted by James007
Are you first floor?
Reply ID 60361
Jo S - Water, by nature, will find a place to settle. Plasterboard, carpets are just favourite places. It obviously sounds like a roof problem rather than a wall one. Have you contacted the landlord/freeholder to who you pay a maintenance charge?
Reply ID 60362
quote:71 years to be exact. It was built in 1938 [:)] Similar problems have been reported by first floor residents as well.
Originally posted by Jo S
Top floor. It's a period conversion, about 100 years old. There's another flat next to our and they apparently have similar damp problems against the same wall as us.
Reply ID 60378
quote:When suggesting renting - I was assuming that the condition was quite severe - so thought that an industrial dehumidifier would be more efficient, and sort the problem sooner [:p] However, I agree with those that suggest the problem does indicate a roof problem.
Originally posted by thefair1973
renting a de-humidifier is a waste of money. You can buy one from homebase for £40. We have one in our conservatory and it's amazing the amount of moisture they suck from the air