How to fully stop weed smoke from door

Benjamin_N

To preface I have a dissociative disorder and multiple other issues

I developed a VERY bad reaction to weed, both physically and mentally. I have an allergy and the slightest bit of secondhand smoke makes me feel awful;dissociated out of my mind and physically terrible.

I have recently moved to get away from a block of flats that were filled with weed smoke in the corridors. When viewing this flat, there was no such smell but the last week someone in the corridor (and ridiculously unluckily no where else in the entire building from what I can gather,) smokes relentlessly and it forces it's way into my flat. I don't know if this is because itr creates a wind tunnel, but it fills my whole flat with weed smoke and it's horrible.

I have tried using draught excluders, but it still makes its way inside. At this point I'm ready to go insane at whoever is doing this.

It might seem like an overreaction, but it can cause me a great deal of suffering, both mentally and physically for an unknown reason. I have a clear allergy to cannabis.

MovingForwards

Heavy curtain over the front door on a track for ease of opening/closing.

Fire_Fox

Welcome to MSE.

Communicate with your new neighbour and/ or your landlord or letting agent and/ or whoever manages the building and/or your family doctor or pharmacist. If you do not want to speak face-to-face you might write a polite note explaining that you have an allergy. Stick it up near where your neighbour smokes or through their letterbox. DIscuss antihistamine medication with your family doctor or pharmacist.

Generally in blocks of flats the front door is a fire door, corridor doors are fire doors, often the flat's internal doors are too. Smoke should not getting through these. Might be the windows or extractor fan ductwork rather than the doors?

Having said that, experts increasingly warn how unhealthy it is to prevent ventilation in your home. Over time you could end up with condensation damp and mould, reduced levels of oxygen/ increased carbon dioxide, increased chemicals coming off newer furniture (AKA poor indoor air quality).

You might consider buying an electric air purifier (hopefully you are receiving PIP to fund this).

Consumer organisation Which? have four Best Buy air purifiers: Blueair 405 (81% overall score, £500), Philips AC2889/ 60 (76% overall score, £300), Philips AC3259/ 60 (78% overall score £425), Vax AC02AMV1 (75% overall score £250).

Which? explain "Air purifiers are fans with filters attached. Air is sucked in and passed through the filters to capture particles floating in it. Our air purifier reviews clearly show which models you can rely on to clean the air in your home quickly and effectively, removing particles such as dust, smoke and pollen. We’ll also show you the models that are best avoided.

We rigorously test in lab conditions to answer the most important air purifier questions, including: How well does it remove allergens, such as dust, smoke and pollen from the air? How many polluting particles are captured? Which size of room is it best suited to? How noisy is it on full and low power? How much energy does it use? Are the filters easy to remove and replace?"

HTH!

PhilE

No, don't go to the neighbor. He's doing something illegal and while he may be just a normal person having a smoke, he may also be a wannabe gangster.

Whatever you do remain anonymous, and make sure that the complaint can't be traced back to you.

kev25v6

Find out which flat is smoking and report him for possible dealing.

tacpot12

You could investigate Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems. These draw in fresh air from outside your home and pump it into a central area such a hallway, which forces out stale and moist air from the property. So long as the intake for the system isn't located anywhere near your neighbour's weed output, it will stop any weed entering your property, and keep your home well ventilated. They are relatively cheap to buy and run, but some people find that they need the incoming air to be heated to avoid the hallway becoming too cold and this can add to the running costs.

Your landlord should be aware of the potential benefits of a PIV system, and may be prepared to make a contribution to the cost.

Fire_Fox

tacpot12 wrote: »

You could investigate Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems. These draw in fresh air from outside your home and pump it into a central area such a hallway, which forces out stale and moist air from the property. So long as the intake for the system isn't located anywhere near your neighbour's weed output, it will stop any weed entering your property, and keep your home well ventilated. They are relatively cheap to buy and run, but some people find that they need the incoming air to be heated to avoid the hallway becoming too cold and this can add to the running costs.

Your landlord should be aware of the potential benefits of a PIV system, and may be prepared to make a contribution to the cost.

If it is a leasehold flat, consent of the freeholder or their managing agent will be needed. Time consuming and potentially costly.

If the flat is in a 'high rise' block (18 metres/ 6 stories) Building Regulations/ fire safety becomes more stringent. Affects flat hallways and building corridors particularly.

sevenhills

Benjamin_N wrote: »

I have tried using draught excluders, but it still makes its way inside. At this point I'm ready to go insane at whoever is doing this.

It might seem like an overreaction, but it can cause me a great deal of suffering, both mentally and physically for an unknown reason. I have a clear allergy to cannabis.

I don't know you, but I would say it would be better to try to deal with your psychological issue with cannabis, rather than your perceived allergy.
Maybe you could suggest to your GP desensitisation by hypnotism?

worried123

Oh no. i totally disagree - thats an outrageous suggestion...why should she deal with her issues about not being able to tolerate an illegal substance. somebody elses habit is violating her right to live in her own home safely and healthily.

and why do you also suggest her allergy is `perceived`.....my job involves calling at different addresses all day...and when i am in a block of flats where clearly somebody is smoking that stuff i too start to feel ill....i dont like it and neither does the OP....how ludicrous to suggest she should `ask her gp for some sort of treatment that would allow her to tolerate an illegal substance.....outrageous...sorry. do you actually think the nhs would pay for this as well.

i think she should report it to the police but remain anonymous and have no contact with the smoker. i do also think that an air purifier might help but it has to have carbon filters to eradicate any kind of cigarette smoke. I might also add that the smell of pot is disgusting..the smell alone gives you a headache.....i have never tried it but it stinks to high heaven...who would want that smell coming into their home anyway whether it made you feel ill or not.

(apologies..change all `she` to `he` in my post....just seen your user name)

VfM4meplse

worried123 wrote: »

Oh no. i totally disagree - thats an outrageous suggestion...why should she deal with her issues about not being able to tolerate an illegal substance. somebody elses habit is violating her right to live in her own home safely and healthily.

You've hit the nail in the head.

People shouldn't have to fight for the right to clean air, given that legal precedents have been set. I've be miserable in the OP's position.

sevenhills

worried123 wrote: »

Oh no. i totally disagree - thats an outrageous suggestion...why should she deal with her issues about not being able to tolerate an illegal substance. somebody elses habit is violating her right to live in her own home safely and healthily.

If its such an easily solvable problem, then yes go to the police; its a minor crime which could be difficult to resolve.