How to Prevent Damp in a Flat Roof 

This video shows how to prevent damp in a flat roof by using the right preventative measures, materials and installation methods.
This Buy-to-Let in Stoke-on-Trent has a flat roof where damp has become an issue due to badly fitted insulation and lack of ventilation.
John demonstrates exactly how you can prevent damp in your flat roof in a few simple steps.
The BIG Man explains:
🔵 What firring strips (or tapered firrings) are and how they work;
🔵 How condensation can be created given the right environment;
🔵 What type of insulation you should be using for a flat roof;
🔵 Why you need to leave a vapour barrier beneath the roof;
🔵 What mushroom vents are and how they benefit a flat roof; and
🔵 Why you need soffit vents to improve ventilation.
In the video, John also alludes to the new EPC regulations that are coming in 2025.
You can learn all about them and how to apply for exemption here:
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As John has shown in previous videos ( • Damp Diagnosis: Findin... ) damp can be difficult to diagnose.
The advantage of doing a full refurbishment, however, is that we very often expose things that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.
In this particular property, there was evidence of damp in the ceiling during the rip out stage of the refurb.
Due to lack of ventilation and the incorrect use of insulation, the flat roof was actually 'sweating'.
But with a few modest alterations, condensation and damp can easily be prevented.
Need help with a damp problem in your flat roof?
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