condensation(draft) on walls

ramesheuk

Hi,
We are having problem of condensation(draft) on the walls. Because of this we are getting black draft marks. Can any body suggest any paint or any thing.

Thanks.

dampdaveski

Hi Rame,
do you mean black mould marking your walls? is it growing on top of the paint or is it growing underneath your wallpaper?

Merry Christmas
DD

mahoney

Which room is this in? We have quite bad condensation in the bathroom. I've put it down to it being the only room not double glazed...

ramesheuk

Hi Dampdaveski,

Yes. it is black mould marks on wall. It is growing on top of wallpaper.

Hi Mahoney,

We are having this problem in all the rooms. And our windows are double glazed.
Thanks,

savemoney

Condensation is the problem this kind of problems gets posted daily

The solution is get a dehumidifier as its easiest solution

You can line walls and or get anti condensation paint but this will only help a little you need either heat or ventilation modern living is generally the cause of condensation, showers, baths, drying clothes, blocking drafts

make_life_easier

It's been so cold lately and it makes you want to stay in doors and keep all windows shut, but I find leaving my bathroom window open a few millimeters lets the condensation out, I shut it at night time, but open it in the day time in this weather. I also do this when I am cooking.

dampdaveski

Hi rame,
I've copied some text from an old post of mine, this should help

Hi Fender, everyone,
condensation is a major part of my business
I've answered this quesiotion on this forum a few times
Salt / Washing up liquid / Aunty Gerties socks etc
Salt is hygroscopic i.e. it has the ability to absorb moiture from the air, washing up liquid / shaving foam all they are doing is creating a 'slippery' surface to resist the condensation forming on the glass - None are treating the cause of the condensation
Dehumidifiers
These do work, however they do indeed cost 2-3 pence an hour to run some are a bit more some a bit less, they have to run pretty much all the time, are noisy etc and again they are reacting to a symptom of the condensation problem AFTER it has occurred
Extractor Fans
Helps to have these (obviously) however if you don't use them they are only a piece of plastic sat in the wall
Trickle Vents
These can help but controlling a condensation problem is all about getting the right amount of air changes inside your house / flat, think about how much air is in each room and then think how much air can pass through a trickle vent!
What Do I recommend
Check out the nuaire drimaster, envirovent loft unit, lofty condensation control units (PIV - positive input ventilation )
http://nuaire.co.uk/Product/Residential_Products
www.envirovent.com
Can't find the lofty manufacturers website, but a typical supplier is http://www.breathingspace.co.uk/more...=8&product=176
Expelair also have one of these units but envirovent make it for them!

I regularly use www.condensationproducts.co.uk and yes I have mentioned them before on here and yes I've told them and had a bit of discount for doing so, but i regularly get good service, prices etc so what the hey!

Check these peoples websites out there is a raft of information out there and it saves me typing it
I fit these units on a daily basis at the mo and have never taken one out
hope this helps
DD
Update - just realised this post is from 2007 wish i'd saved my fingers- hey ho!

Last edited by dampdaveski; 25-10-2009 at 10:02 PM..

dixie_dean_2

Does anyone have any experience of these types of system?

follyfoot

savemoney wrote: »

Condensation is the problem this kind of problems gets posted daily

The solution is get a dehumidifier as its easiest solution

You can line walls and or get anti condensation paint but this will only help a little you need either heat or ventilation modern living is generally the cause of condensation, showers, baths, drying clothes, blocking drafts

Have you ever used Biokill Crown products - they guarantee against mould and condensation for 5 years? I was considering buying but they are expensive and i just wanted a second and third opinion