Clive Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, Tango said: Sounds like it needs a bit more ventilation in there, Clive. The only house that I didn't get condensation in was the first house I bought when I moved to Cambridgeshire, but that was only because I got double-glazing with Pilkington K-glass put in. At the time it was pretty expensive, but I think that it worked pretty well. Our last house in the UK was really bad for condensation, even though it was cavity wall insulated and uPVC double-glazed. We couldn’t use the built-in wardrobe in our bedroom, as all the clothes went moldy in there! We do open our windows when the weather allows, and the patio doors too, I know the loft is insulated, but dont think it has cavity wall insulation. We havd thrown many things away because they have got mould growing on them, bike gloves and even a helmet, it's a continuing battle. We did talk to the guy from the housing association who came to check the bungalow for any repairs that need doing, he said leave your heating on low 15c all the time, but with the price of gas that is unaffordable... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 15.45pm and the windows are starting to mist up now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Clive said: We do open our windows when the weather allows, and the patio doors too, I know the loft is insulated, but dont think it has cavity wall insulation. We havd thrown many things away because they have got mould growing on them, bike gloves and even a helmet, it's a continuing battle. We did talk to the guy from the housing association who came to check the bungalow for any repairs that need doing, he said leave your heating on low 15c all the time, but with the price of gas that is unaffordable... turn you heating up and leave it on longer.. Twat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Six30 said: Hates England and the English ... moved to live in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, XTreme said: my bad.. unintentional play for TOTY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Six30 said: turn you heating up and leave it on longer.. It's not an option for Clive living on a State Pension. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 minute ago, XTreme said: It's not an option for Clive living on a State Pension. suffer the damp then ... im only trying to help and i can only advise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I'm guessing it get worse in winter. The warmer inside with out ventilation will cause more damp. Tis a bugger. We had some new windows this year and noticed more condensation. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 35 minutes ago, Six30 said: suffer the damp then ... I can put up with the foggy windows....its the mould that causes a bit of worry.....not good for a old gits health. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 33 minutes ago, Catteeclan said: I'm guessing it get worse in winter. The warmer inside with out ventilation will cause more damp. Tis a bugger. We had some new windows this year and noticed more condensation. Is it high humidity where you live Dave? We have an average humidity of around 45%......which is a lot lower than some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, XTreme said: Is it high humidity where you live Dave? We have an average humidity of around 45%......which is a lot lower than some. I live on the coast so not normally to bad for us, watching to see what happens in the proper winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 33 minutes ago, Clive said: I can put up with the foggy windows....its the mould that causes a bit of worry.....not good for a old gits health. no not good having damp every where, cant you get any help with extra money for heating ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 17 minutes ago, Six30 said: no not good having damp every where, cant you get any help with extra money for heating ? We receive the winter fuel allowance, it helps towards our gas and electric bills, but nowhere near does it cover them, as to other benefits, no, we are £3 over the limit, so entitled to nothing....I just hope we don't have a long very cold winter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 23 hours ago, Clive said: And so it begins! Outside Christmas lights it's apon us already 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, skyrider said: it's apon us already No that one house has put them up the others will follow soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Clive said: No that one house has put them up the others will follow soon. just like sheep 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Just now, skyrider said: just like sheep Definitely.....it is usually our next door neighbour who switches them on 1st, they never take them down from one year to the next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Just now, Clive said: Definitely.....it is usually our next door neighbour who switches them on 1st, they never take them down from one year to the next. yes it saves putting them back up again ( smart move that ) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Just now, skyrider said: yes it saves putting them back up again ( smart move that ) They have them round the eaves and guttering, it looks like a old fashioned amusement arcade when they are on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Clive said: I can put up with the foggy windows....its the mould that causes a bit of worry.....not good for a old gits health. Sounds like the house needs a air exchanger.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Marcel said: Sounds like the house needs a air exchanger.... In our living room there are no vents, except small ones built into the window frames, only other ventilation is by leaving the windows slightly open, but who wants to do that when it's 3c (37f) outside. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel le Moose Fondler Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, Clive said: In our living room there are no vents, except small ones built into the window frames, only other ventilation is by leaving the windows slightly open, but who wants to do that when it's 3c (37f) outside. I have this unit...was put in when the house was built...every room is connected...sucks and blows...just like buck but with air. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 34 minutes ago, Marcel said: I have this unit...was put in when the house was built...every room is connected...sucks and blows...just like buck but with air. I could do with something that sucks and blows...............in the bedroom. Can't go knocking holes in here, it is not our property. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 So what's happening today with you lot? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, XTreme said: So what's happening today with you lot? Had my bacon & sausage sarnie, have a dump later, then er..er..er..don't know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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