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Kitchen Fitting

Damp in kitchen cupboards and patches on bedroom walls

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.17 PM

Hi I am after a bit of advice before I post the job. We have a victorian terrace, double glazed home. I have a dehumidifier which I move around the house but I am still getting damp in rooms. I know I need an extractor in the kitchen but no space for a hood over the cooker. Possibly need a further extractor in the bedroom as a small shower en-suite. Any advice welcome. I don't think further damp proofing is needed.. Many thanks Amy

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Anonymous user

Air flow is key Damp can concentrate around and behind fixings and furniture in the type of building you describe, sometimes simple remedies such as rearranging furniture from exteriors walls can provide air flow and not stagnate areas Sometimes the double glaze can work against you as it is constantly air tight and does not form a part of the original design 1. Check furniture 2. Open any slide vents in you windows 3. Keep doors ajar when not at home to allow air to move 4. Consider a more powerful extractor with a silent motor 5. Always vent when cooking cleaning washing etc. 6. Mild detergents are available on the shelf at most stores to wipe areas to prevent mildew growth 7. You may have had the house insulated but it does not mean all areas of brick work are open cavity and can even hold damp in small clusters (could be blocked), have a heat loss survey done and they will advise on this 8. consider replacing upgrading or even flushing central heating radiators to compensate There are multiple reasons why this can occur and cannot be determined without a full inspection but try all of the above where applicable If this persists then you will probably have to employ a specialist to determine the cause and effect Please be assured that this is not uncommon with a mature terrace property You could also speak to neighbours about it to see if they have had or are having same difficulties they may be able to help with free advice and recommend a person or company to help you resolve it Allways check forums to give yourself a broader knowledge and understanding of the problem a lot of people are ready to help. I hope this goes some way to resolve you problem Stuart M Frost.
Answered15 January 2016
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