Damp.......

[MrIncredible]

Our house is fairly old (built 1920's) and we've always had a problem with damp, but nothing to major, nothing a damp cloth won't get rid off and easy to keep on top off! This summer we hadnew double glazing put in got rid off out old wooden sash wiindows, and omg our damp problem has intentsified like you wouldn't believe! not sure if it is down to new windows or not? would this be the reason?
think i mihgt have to invest in a dehumidifer? has anybody got one and do they work
thanks in advance

[theshedman]

Hi, are you sure it's damp and not condensation as a damp cloth will not get rid of damp. Are the walls going black?

[MrIncredible]

Sorry yes i would say its condensations, but the front bedroom walls are literally dripping wet, if you get a j cloth a rub over it you can almost wring it out!!!!

[theshedman]

Hi, if it is condensation then wash it off using something like Dettox Mould & Mildew remover. Just spray it on or wipe it on with a cloth then wash it off afterwards. You may need to do it more than once but it usually shifts it. If the room has not got much ventilation then a Dehumidifier should help. They work best with doors and windows closed so that they are not bringing in more damp air from outside the room. If you do buy one, when it is not in use you need to get as much fresh air into the room as you can as it will help to dry it out. You often get this with double glazing if they have not fitted vents into the window frames, the room doesn't get much natural light, or if the room is close to source of damp like a bathroom.

[raysparx1]

I would think it is condensation, dod they put !trickle vents! into the new windows? if not you can try leaving them on the first catch of the latch this will allow some fresh ait into the rooms, also if the old fire places have been covered over make sure the vents are slightly open, it might be worthwhile installing a humidity controlled fan in the bathroom and leaving doors open, this will help a lot, there are also some really good systems about for curing condensation I have fitted many systems similar to this type, take a look they are easy to have installed, good luck, Ray

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[mumof3angels]

We had a similar situation. We bought our 1950's semi 7 yrs ago and replaced all the original single glazed steel windows and had cavity wall insulation obviously the ventilation in the house. All our bedrooms have sloping ceilings and every winter we were having to repaint them due to black mould caused by the condensation which would be dripping off them. In October last year we had a system fitted similar to the type raysparx gave a link to and it's been fantastic. Ours was bought from and fitted by a company specialising in these sort of systems and it was well worth the money. What made us try it in the first place was that the guy who sold it to us told us that if it didn't do the job within 6 months we could have a full refund. It is fitted in the loft and the only part you can see is the square fitted on the landing ceiling which is probably a foot square. Not only has it stopped our condensation but our youngest son suffered slightly from asthma and since having the system fitted he has not had to use his inhalers-fresh air is constantly filtered into our house.
Just thought I'd let you know about it incase it helps. mumof3.

[mumof3angels]

Sorry meant to say 'obviously stopping the ventilation'

[vivandorron]

I think you have condensation; so can't add anything to what has already been said.