Damp and insulation

cmgames

I am considering having cavity and loft insulation done and have been quoted at £225 for the whole house. However, I currently have damp most predominately in the kitchen. Should I get this treated first before having the insulation done or can i just go ahead and get my house insulated?

27col

I find it amazing that you are only now "considering" getting insulation put in. The efficacy of insulation has been proved all over the world, so long ago, that it is surprising to me that it is not already universally recognised as absolutely essential. If you have damp in the kitchen then it is probably because you do not already have adequate insulation. The price you have been quoted should be grabbed asap.

Steve_xx

27col wrote: »

I find it amazing that you are only now "considering" getting insulation put in. The efficacy of insulation has been proved all over the world, so long ago, that it is surprising to me that it is not already universally recognised as absolutely essential. If you have damp in the kitchen then it is probably because you do not already have adequate insulation. The price you have been quoted should be grabbed asap.

The efficacy answer does not answer the OP's question. In any case if the OP has damp in their kitchen it probably is NOT due to inadequate insulation. It is probably due to rising damp or it could be condensation, depending where it is. In any case it would be a good idea to eradicate it before adding cavity insulation into the equation.

David_Aldred

Causes of the dampness should be addressed prior to installing the insulation. Cavithy wall insulation in particular should not be installed to houses that are pre-disposed to to dampness problems until the cause of that dampness is resolved. Kindest regards, David Aldred Independent damp and timber surveyor