Dampness found on underside of babies cot!

Soldierearth54

Southend1 wrote: »

Why have you started two threads for the same question? https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4794497

Are you the Martin Lewis police?

The first thread didn't get much response, this one did.

I fail to understand why anonymity, the 'power' of a keyboard and too much time on your hands makes individuals think they can say something they would, ordinarily, not say to your face.

The point of each thread was to get advice not pointless questions.

Soldierearth54

knightstyle wrote: »

After a new house has dried out, this can take up to six months all damp is caused by people and lifestyles!
So open windows to get rid of the damp air and use the bathroom and kitchen extract fans.
Also check if the kitchen hood actually extracts the air, some just filter it and return the damp air into the room.
Old houses with single glazing get a lot of condensation on the windows, new houses with double glazing still have all this damp in the air and it will find a cool surface to condense on. You have to change the air or dehumidify it.

Been here for 4 years and had issues since then. Had windows re-fitted as NHBC concluded the dampness was caused by poor workmanship, not lifestyle as Barratts stated.

Soldierearth54

fluffnutter wrote: »

While waiting for the house builder to get back to you, it might be worth renting a dehumidifier. This will sort out any problems you have at the moment. Keep your windows open as much as possible too. A longer term solution might be necessary - get some specialist advice.

One other thing. If you're on a development of houses built at the same time by the same firm, have you spoken to other householders to see if they have damp issues?

I shall look into dehumidifier...

RE specialist - do you have any ideas on who this could be? I've consulted a window fitter although this wasn't any help.

I've went round the other flats and the majority of the flats on the ground floor have similar problems all to varying degrees. They've also had no success with Barratts although none of them have complained to NHBC.

whitesatin

mickp67 wrote: »

Are you the Martin Lewis police?

The first thread didn't get much response, this one did.

I fail to understand why anonymity, the 'power' of a keyboard and too much time on your hands makes individuals think they can say something they would, ordinarily, not say to your face.

The point of each thread was to get advice not pointless questions.

There's a lot of it about at the moment, sadly. Quite what these folk get out of it I can't fathom but, there you go!

Hopefully you will get your problem resolved by people who don't care (or notice) how often you post it. I can't offer any help re the dampness although I did have to use a dehumidifier in my old house and it worked well then I had the walls sealed and it never came back.

I can understand your concern re your little boy, especially as winter is round the corner. Good luck with your problem.

hollydays

Consult the cab, have a chat to your local planning department, I know very little about damp but could the house have been built on a flood plain for example. A problem with the membrane or damp course? its hard to believe a new property can have these problems with no recourse, you may need to get something done in a timeframe-hurry.other things that can exacerbate damp in older properties( but I wouldn't have expected this in a new build) are drying lots of clothes on radiators . If so, get a tumble dryer. Don't use a calor gas heater, I believe there is something called a humiditect card that can measure damp levels.one last thing-there are an awful lot of cowboys in the damp proofing industry, and even the so called experts can overcharge horrendously.

Soldierearth54

hollydays wrote: »

Consult the cab, have a chat to your local planning department, I know very little about damp but could the house have been built on a flood plain for example. A problem with the membrane or damp course? its hard to believe a new property can have these problems with no recourse, you may need to get something done in a timeframe-hurry.other things that can exacerbate damp in older properties( but I wouldn't have expected this in a new build) are drying lots of clothes on radiators . If so, get a tumble dryer. Don't use a calor gas heater, I believe there is something called a humiditect card that can measure damp levels.one last thing-there are an awful lot of cowboys in the damp proofing industry, and even the so called experts can overcharge horrendously.

Thanks - I never considered the CAB.

Bluebonnie

mickp67 wrote: »

I shall look into dehumidifier...

RE specialist - do you have any ideas on who this could be? I've consulted a window fitter although this wasn't any help.

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Look into PIV (positive input ventilation)?
... if you don't want to keep the windows open all winter ...

Southend1

mickp67 wrote: »

Are you the Martin Lewis police?

The first thread didn't get much response, this one did.

I fail to understand why anonymity, the 'power' of a keyboard and too much time on your hands makes individuals think they can say something they would, ordinarily, not say to your face.

The point of each thread was to get advice not pointless questions.

Sorry you seem to have taken offence at my post.

It is good forum etiquette to post a question only once, in the most relevant forum. It makes discussion harder if there are multiple threads.

I'm not sure why you think I wouldn't say that to your face. If you were in the same room I would still point this out.

ILW

mickp67 wrote: »

Yes - his mattress was turned every week when bedding was washed on the night he stayed at his Grans.

The dampness was on the underside of the cot therefore unseen.

Anyone any idea how to upload photos on MSE?

You wash a babies bedding once a week?

mattyprice4004

mickp67 wrote: »

Are you the Martin Lewis police?

The first thread didn't get much response, this one did.

I fail to understand why anonymity, the 'power' of a keyboard and too much time on your hands makes individuals think they can say something they would, ordinarily, not say to your face.

The point of each thread was to get advice not pointless questions.

No need to be a knob back though is there, really?