Loft Roof Lining Wet

You should have air flow in your loft you need to make sure your insulation is not blocking this flow at the eaves.

Loft roof lining wet.

Roof vents have been covered or blocked by storage boxes or other items stockpiled in the loft. When measuring your loft space here is a simple guide. These vents are usually located at the eaves the lowest part of the roof. The roof covering is.

Your roof timbers look wet. Used to eliminate any dust dirt or moisture from entering your loft space our breathable roofing membrane can be installed directly into the either the internal or external roof slopes shielding both insulation and roof structure. Mater 30 dec 2009 4 lee1982. Steam from activities such as bathing and cooking combining with a lack of general ventilation to create excessive moisture rising into the loft.

Unfortunately placing boxes and possessions in the loft can disrupt the airflow and render the vents useless. Hot water tanks releasing steam and moist air into the loft or roof space. Open all your window vents and make sure you get the extractor fan going to help reduce condensation if you must dry washing indoors open the windows a little. When the temperature drops one side of my roof which faces north west gets severe condensation which drips constantly and makes the insulation and stuff in the loft wet.

The loft space should have adequate ventilation to prevent the build up of moisture to an unacceptable level. Water vapour can pass through most building materials and will enter the roof space through the plasterboard ceilings.