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Condensation in porch

Hi, We've just had a little porch built across an indent at the front of my house next to my garage, up to an existing bay window. It consists of a window, and a sliding door. Its misty/condensy in there and i wonder whether we will have to replace window with one that opens a bit at the top or if we could put a vent in the inside going in to the cavity wall where there is already an air brick on the outside?

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  • themull1
    themull1 Posts: 4,299 Forumite
    Anyone?.........................
  • woodbutcher_2
    woodbutcher_2 Posts: 747 Forumite
    How long has it been built? The condensation could be the structure drying out. Concrete especially can take a while.

    Does the window have trickle vents?
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    I'm guessing it doesn't. A small porch will dry out in a few weeks.

    I'd suspect your inner door is the issue, the outside being cold is a given, but condensation can only form when moisture laden warm air hits the outer surface. IE, the warmth and moisture is coming from within,;)
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
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