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Cavity wall insulation - 1960s Bungalow
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I've just found out that the 1960s bungalow I'm buying has had cavity wall insulation installed in 2009. I've had a rics homebuyer report completed which shows no evidence of damp.
Should I be concerned about the insulation for the future?
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Should I be concerned about the insulation for the future?
Thanks
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As long as the property is not in an exposed position, the insulation shouldn't cause any problems. Keep on top of routine maintenance like cleaning out the gutter and repointing when/where necessary.
DO check any vents are not blocked, especially if you have suspended timber floors - If these are blocked, then you could have trouble with joists becoming damp and rotting.Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
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As long as the property is not in an exposed position, the insulation shouldn't cause any problems. Keep on top of routine maintenance like cleaning out the gutter and repointing when/where necessary.
DO check any vents are not blocked, especially if you have suspended timber floors - If these are blocked, then you could have trouble with joists becoming damp and rotting.
Also, make sure that the DPC is not breached. A previous house I lived in was a 60's build and a previous owner had cavity wall insulation installed. As the ground level was higher than the DPC along one wall the insulation allowed water to soak through causing damp inside.0
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