That damp is common, it’s due to internal condensation, it always happens at low corners around doors and windows because the dew point is always going to occur at the coldest places. In older houses it’s far more common than newer builds. In winter try and increase airflow around these areas, closing curtains just makes it worse because trapping cold air behind them just causes moisture to fall out of the air there. Also open windows at least 5 minutes twice per day, preferably after cooking or bathing, even in cold weather! Don’t dry washing indoors without using a dehumidifier, these things will eliminate this damp problem.
@@PaintingandDecorating Ah right, no worries, I see so many people complaining about damp in their houses on the news etc, it really annoys me they always blame the building or the landlord / council, but they never tell you the person never opens the windows and dries washing all day indoors., then they wonder why they get mould everywhere because the humidity is off the scale and they have no air circulation. 🤬
I have had new windows fitted, the plasterboard now has a small gap between it and the block work due to a Birmingham bar being removed by the fitters, a small gap now and a hollow thud goes from the sill to the top, how can i make this solid again, and it lets a little condensation in, like your does here. Please advise if you would be so kind.
what is the instrument you used for scraping at around 2:00?. need to know what it is called so can buy. I have same exact issue. Also my wood is warped a bit too. Any suggestions?
this is only dealing with the cosmetic issue indoors. I think the leak will be coming from the exterior window sill/frame and it not being well sealed.
That's possible.....I've got dehumidifier on the go ..helps with issue but I do need to resinsoect windows. Mostly in living room..get lots of mould to feels damp to touch..#ll be on ut ASAP
@@kevinhancock4064 we had similar issues, we found a dehumidifier was not enough. After much research I installed positive input ventilation ( PIV ) system in the loft, it works pretty well and has reduced our condensation a lot.
@@RestWithin not really, you can feel it if you stand right under the outlet. It is a pretty low powered fan. Works because its on all the time ( in winter ).
Yep, Asbestos in artex was still being used as late as the early 90s. If you think it pre-dates around 1995 you should assume it contains Asbestos and get it checked. Evil stuff
Also, how many times do you go outside to investigate and find the homeowners have siliconed up the weep vents at the bottom of the window or between the cill and the window frame?! Any moisture stuck inside the frame has nowhere to escape so ends up leaking through the welds and into the walls. Seen it dozens of times.
My thoughts exactly. The window is installed in alignment with the external brickwork instead of the interior brickwork. Without reinstalling the window what could you do to stop condensation settling on the cold surfaces of the reveal? Is there a way of creating a barrier?
@@RestWithin If you have the available depth on the window frame you can install insulated reveals i.e. something like 20mm PIR insulated plasterboard. Oftentimes this will end up with finished very near the glazing though, especially on door sets with skirting boards.
