Condensation Problem

[madmaggot]

Does anyone know of a product to use on interior walls to help to stop condensation. Perhaps similar to wallpaper but a polystyrene type of fabric to create a thermal break? Every time we use the central heating we get really bad moisture on the bedroom walls. The room is well ventilated but is on the end of the bungalow and gets the worst of the weather.

[The Builder]

get a quote to have the cavities filled.......................not that expensive considering the difference it makes :o)

[truffles]

Warmalite i think the brand name is but Wickes have 'polystyrene veneer' it's a roll of polystyrene costs �2.14 at our local wickes and covers 58 sqft it's 30ft in length, i have used it before it lasted about 4 years and i'm about to redo mine, you need to make sure the wall is sized first then using the premixed paste put it on the walls then either line or wallpaper over, only thing is when you press against it it can dimple, but it makes it nice and warm, have you tried getting a deumidifier? and the best solution is the cavity wall filling if your property is suitable, makes a massive difference like The builder says.

[madmaggot]

We've already got cavity wall insulation and I have to use the de-humidifier for 2-3 hours every morning. The polystyrene veneer sounds as if it would be worth a try, thanks Truffles. We live on the west coast of Wales and the air is extremely humid here and the house is exposed to the worst of the weather. On the plus side though, we've got fantastic sea views!

[CSG2306]

Hi Madmaggot,

We recently moved into a new bungalow in Dorset and have had the same problem. I tried everything to no avail.

During the summer I had a large Scots Pine removed from the garden (just for a bit more light) and low and behold the condensation disappeared within a week. I believe that the tree was blocking the sun from warming the side of the building and keeping it damp all the time. Not only that the Purbeck Stone on the outside has returned to its original colours, where it had turned dark it has now lightened

Just a thought.

Regards

[madmaggot]

Thanks CSG2306, but that's not the answer in our case as we do have a boundary hedge on that side which could be contributing to the damp. Trouble is, the hedge is owned by the farm next door and it's on top of a 5' bank so we're stuck with it.