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Damp/mould problem
ljk
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25-Apr-2012 21:43
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Hi all
just wondering if someone out there could advise me,lately i have noticed some damp/mould stains on the ceiling of my bedrooms its just in the corners and not a whole lot to be truthful.I had the attic insulated and seems to have only happened since.Any explanations/solutions?
theface2010
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25-Apr-2012 22:01
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Originally posted by ljk:
Hi all
just wondering if someone out there could advise me,lately i have noticed some damp/mould stains on the ceiling of my bedrooms its just in the corners and not a whole lot to be truthful.I had the attic insulated and seems to have only happened since.Any explanations/solutions?
A friend of mine came home so tanked about 2 months ago that he took a p1ss in the corner of his bedroom-don't know if yours is a similar problem but there was certainly damp in his corner after that.
Harrison Ford
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25-Apr-2012 22:10
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Originally posted by ljk:
Hi all
just wondering if someone out there could advise me,lately i have noticed some damp/mould stains on the ceiling of my bedrooms its just in the corners and not a whole lot to be truthful.I had the attic insulated and seems to have only happened since.Any explanations/solutions?
You got an ensuite?
Is there a vent in the room?
Are there air vents in the windows?
2 story house? You insulate above the bedroom in the attic I take it? What was there before? Did you block the air vents in the roof space?
Is the mould close to external or internal wall? North facing?
Are the walls dry-lined?
You having lots of steamy sex?
Harrison Ford
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25-Apr-2012 22:11
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Originally posted by theface2010:
A friend of mine came home so tanked about 2 months ago that he took a p1ss in the corner of his bedroom-don't know if yours is a similar problem but there was certainly damp in his corner after that.
A friend of mine...
South Limerick Referee
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25-Apr-2012 22:25
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How old is the house?
theface2010
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25-Apr-2012 22:32
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Originally posted by Harrison Ford:
A friend of mine...
You know him too? Where you from?
Harrison Ford
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25-Apr-2012 22:38
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You know him too? Where you from?
Mind your business and stop pizzing in your bedroom.
theface2010
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25-Apr-2012 22:48
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Originally posted by Harrison Ford:
Mind your business and stop pizzing in your bedroom.
It's a medical condition I'll have you know-when I drink 10 pints and half a bottle of Jack Daniels I don't seem to be able to control my bladder.
Habanerocat
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26-Apr-2012 00:37
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Originally posted by ljk:
Hi all
just wondering if someone out there could advise me,lately i have noticed some damp/mould stains on the ceiling of my bedrooms its just in the corners and not a whole lot to be truthful.I had the attic insulated and seems to have only happened since.Any explanations/solutions?
Poor insulation or poor ventilation or both. It it's external corners only it's poor insulation. If it's all corners it's poor ventilation.
Drying clothes on rads and all that won't help either.
ljk
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26-Apr-2012 00:54
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thanks lads i'll try answer all questions here, house about 9 years old have ensuite but funnily the room off it doesn't have the problem,thought it was a ventilation problem as i don't see any. mould is in both north and south facing walls insulation didn't block any vents as there was none [from what i can see there].Walls dry lined and won't mention the sex.what can i do to remedy it?enjoyed the face and h ford's comments.Habanerocat i think you are right about ventilation how can i fix that?
cityoftribes
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26-Apr-2012 11:27
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Originally posted by Habanerocat:
Poor insulation or poor ventilation or both. It it's external corners only it's poor insulation. If it's all corners it's poor ventilation.Drying clothes on rads and all that won't help either.
Had much the same problem in the home place for years, tried all sorts to get rid of it, but couldn't. Painted the room with a damp proof primer about two years ago and not a bother since. Put a vent on the wall a few months later, but i think it was the primer that sorted it.
Habanerocat
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26-Apr-2012 11:57
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First you say the mould is on the ceiling, now you say it's on the walls. If the walls are dry-lined and you have mould on them then you have serious ventilation problems. If it's on the ceiling perhaps the attic insulation has been pulled back or non existent in those areas.
Ventilate all sources of water vapour. Showers, drying clothes on rads, dryer etc. Opening a few windows upstairs when you are at work may be the solution. Or install a vent.
Insulation or ventilation. You need to strike a balance at the right times.
Harrison Ford
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26-Apr-2012 12:13
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Originally posted by Habanerocat:
First you say the mould is on the ceiling, now you say it's on the walls. If the walls are dry-lined and you have mould on them then you have serious ventilation problems. If it's on the ceiling perhaps the attic insulation has been pulled back or non existent in those areas.Ventilate all sources of water vapour. Showers, drying clothes on rads, dryer etc. Opening a few windows upstairs when you are at work may be the solution. Or install a vent.Insulation or ventilation. You need to strike a balance at the right times.
Agree with above. Check the windows, they may have small vents - make sure they are open/unblocked. Building regs call for mandatory vents but some builders leave them out (or install a mechanical heat recovery ventilation unit)
Check that the vents in the attic are unblocked - you must have good air circulation in your roof space.
Dry lined walls can sometimes hide a serious dampness problem. If ventilation does not help, get an engineer in.
Sound like you have an ensuite but not in the room affected by mould. I asked about ensuite because it creates lots of moisture.
Damp proof primer paint is good in that it stops mould but in a way it masks a dampness problem.
patr1ck84
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26-Apr-2012 12:27
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Theres a spray you can get,its made by HG its available in woodies you just spray it on and wipe off after a few minutes I've used it and its very good would be easier than any other option if your problem is not too severe.
OneLeggedDancer
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26-Apr-2012 12:28
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Originally posted by Harrison Ford:
Mind your business and stop pizzing in your bedroom.
Hiya H. How did you get around the problem of having to ask total strangers to help with the zipper?
Harrison Ford
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26-Apr-2012 12:32
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Originally posted by OneLeggedDancer:
Hiya H. How did you get around the problem of having to ask total strangers to help with the zipper?
Howdy OneLeggedDancer,
I leave the zip down for the most part. Easier that way.
You getting the leg over much yourself?
OneLeggedDancer
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26-Apr-2012 12:48
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Originally posted by Harrison Ford:
Howdy OneLeggedDancer,I leave the zip down for the most part. Easier that way.You getting the leg over much yourself?
I manage but those knee tremblers are a b...h. I keep falling over - very undignified having to scramble back up. And in case anybody chimes in that this is irrelevant to the title, at my age dampness can occasionally be a problem. No sign of mould yet, thankfully.
ljk
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26-Apr-2012 18:21
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lads thanks for the tips.i will try your solution city of tribes.habenerocat i inadvertenly said the walls i meant the ceilings on south / north facing walls thankfully i only have it on the ceilings.again all thanks for the help
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