Condensation problem-please help!

tsb

I live in a two bed terrace built in the early 1900's. The property was completely gutted a few years ago and everything is now properly insulated, loft, double glazed throughout even insulated under the wooden floor in the lounge! The house is generally warm and the central heating is only required on the colder evenings at this time of the year and even then on a low setting. Last winter we had condensation covering the whole bedroom windows upstairs and sometimes on the downstairs windows to a lesser degree. I purchased a de-humdifier. They are great at removing the problem - then you get the electricity bill!! They are also noisy when running at night when you are trying to sleep! The same problem has started again over the last few nights as the temperature outside has started to drop here in the north of england and I put the de-humdifier on last night but hubby pulled the plug in the early hours and wanted the throw it through the window!! We both can't sleep with the window open and its frustrating when the house is nice and warm to have a draught in the room. Any suggestions/solutions its driving me crazy. All this talk about energy efficiency which is what I've got but what about the dripping wet windows!!

amandada

I hear what you're saying about not being able to sleep with open windows, but the one thing which helps condensation is ventilation. You're breathing out a lot of moisture, and it has to go somewhere, so it'll go to the cold surface.
Do your windows have trickle vents?

sandy2_2

You've got condensation because there isn't enough ventilation and thro flow of air. So the only way is to increase the air coming in. Does the double glazing have vents that you could open, or could you just unlatch the windows but not open them so the windows aren't sealed airtight against one another. If you've had the fireplaces removed but the chimney breast still there cold you install a vent there. I'm sure others will be along with more suggestions. Have you tried googling 'condensation'

dixie_dean_2

We have the dehumidifer (Hugh, as we very, very sadly call "him") in the spare room at night and in our bedroom during the day. If its too noisy in another room maybe you need a new one?

greyteam1959

tsb wrote: »

I live in a two bed terrace built in the early 1900's. The property was completely gutted a few years ago and everything is now properly insulated, loft, double glazed throughout even insulated under the wooden floor in the lounge! The house is generally warm and the central heating is only required on the colder evenings at this time of the year and even then on a low setting. Last winter we had condensation covering the whole bedroom windows upstairs and sometimes on the downstairs windows to a lesser degree. I purchased a de-humdifier. They are great at removing the problem - then you get the electricity bill!! They are also noisy when running at night when you are trying to sleep! The same problem has started again over the last few nights as the temperature outside has started to drop here in the north of england and I put the de-humdifier on last night but hubby pulled the plug in the early hours and wanted the throw it through the window!! We both can't sleep with the window open and its frustrating when the house is nice and warm to have a draught in the room. Any suggestions/solutions its driving me crazy. All this talk about energy efficiency which is what I've got but what about the dripping wet windows!!

I have had one of these in our house for over 15 years now.
Installed over the stairs absolutely great stopped all the problems you have.
Cost approx £500 can fit it yourself if you can do a bit of DIY
http://www.nuaire.co.uk/Product/Residential_Products/Positive_Input_Ventilation/Drimaster_2000

hope this helps

dixie_dean_2

This sounds very interesting. Anyone else got one and got good reports re tackling condensation/mold?

Ta