flat damp after positive survey

magali

Moved in our new flat 3 weeks ago and noticed that the windows are always full of condensation... some fungus formed on the sides walls next to windows and our clothes are and smell damp :mad:

We done a full survey (the more expensive) before we moved in and nothing about this was mentionned, I sent them an email and am waiting for their answer and hopefully have the problem sorted.

Did anyone got problems with their survey and contacted them? if so what was your story and results ?
Or if anyone can advise me the best way to deal with them?;)

mr.broderick

magali wrote:

Moved in our new flat 3 weeks ago and noticed that the windows are always full of condensation... some fungus formed on the sides walls next to windows and our clothes are and smell damp :mad:

We done a full survey (the more expensive) before we moved in and nothing about this was mentionned, I sent them an email and am waiting for their answer and hopefully have the problem sorted.

Did anyone got problems with their survey and contacted them? if so what was your story and results ?
Or if anyone can advise me the best way to deal with them?;)

This is not damp this is as you've mentioned condensation. Try opening a window or something.

mrsS_2

actually it does rather sound like condensation-which does tend to occur more when it gets colder outside.

apart from opening window vents have you made sure you havent blocked the air bricks in the walls with anything, as they are there to help with this sort of thing.

My first house had a very bad condensation problem in the winter- I had to wipe all the windows down with a towel every morning. If you leave the water on the windows it rots the wood.

Problem solved by replacing with doubleglazing. Has your flat got single or double glazing?

magali

Thanks for your answers, the bedroom got an old window with wood frame and an aluminium double glazing in the front of the old one the previous tenants added .
I now leave the double glazing window half opened and it is a bit better.

mrsc_4

We have this problem as well, keep wiping the window, keep everything well ventaliated. We put an air brick in the wall of our bedroom and this has helped. Unfortunately its one of those things, it is frustrating though. We also find that having a heater in our bedroom helps in the cold cold winter.

Debt_Free_Chick

magali wrote:

Thanks for your answers, the bedroom got an old window with wood frame and an aluminium double glazing in the front of the old one the previous tenants added .
I now leave the double glazing window half opened and it is a bit better.

In my experience, aluminium framed double glazing tends to exaggerate any condensation problems. I think it's because that aluminium is a good conductor, so it "brings the cold, inside" where it hits the warm air and creates even more condensation :eek:

As an experiment, why not leave a window open, permanently, in a room that has the aluminium DG. See if that makes a difference.

Consider replacing the aluminium DG when you can afford it.

HTH

Doglover88

Im with Debt Free Chick, my parents place has aluminium framed double glazing and the condensation is terrible in the winter. Every morning the window sill is damp, and theres droplets of water all around the edges.
Everytime i go to visit, i open the windows a crack, only to get a phone call the following day questioning why?!

Just had PVCu glazed windows fitted to my place and no problem at all. also found with a lot of aluminium framed windows they dont have sufficient opening for fire escape, so if your windows are like this then put replacing them at the top of your list