aandl Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 We have a 1 bed ground floor new build and we have a severe condensation problem. The flat is just over a year old and showed no signs of the problem until we moved in. Now water is literally running off the french doors, pooling and making the walls near the door mouldy. WE have had conflicting advice - one that it is a new build and needs to dry out and another that the aluminium windows do not have adequate insulation and so conduct cold air straight to the flat. We really want to get to the bottom of this - can anyone recommend a surveyor/ damp expert who could give us a straight answer?Thank you! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41276-condensation-problem-in-new-build-surveyor-recommendation/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace3 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Try changing the air in the flat twice a day (open the windows). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41276-condensation-problem-in-new-build-surveyor-recommendation/#findComment-720417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPB Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 - and avoid drying your washing indoors: invest in a tumble-dryer. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41276-condensation-problem-in-new-build-surveyor-recommendation/#findComment-720533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrackersMaracas Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 We had David Duggan come out and help us with our condensation/damp problem - if you search in the trades section you should find recommendations/reviews and contact details. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41276-condensation-problem-in-new-build-surveyor-recommendation/#findComment-721667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 lillianhofstader - it's not an insulation problem, no windows need to be sealed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/41276-condensation-problem-in-new-build-surveyor-recommendation/#findComment-721697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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