Loft Roof Lining Wet

Water vapour can pass through most building materials and will enter the roof space through the plasterboard ceilings.

Loft roof lining 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. 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. These vents are usually located at the eaves the lowest part of the roof. 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.

The loft space should have adequate ventilation to prevent the build up of moisture to an unacceptable level. Good construction practice requires a vapour barrier to be fitted on the warm side of the insulation to stop warm moist air from inside the house permeating through the ceilings to the cold loft. Unfortunately placing boxes and possessions in the loft can disrupt the airflow and render the vents useless. Steam from activities such as bathing and cooking combining with a lack of general ventilation to create excessive moisture rising into the loft.

Roof vents have been covered or blocked by storage boxes or other items stockpiled in the loft. Hot water tanks releasing steam and moist air into the loft or roof space. You should have air flow in your loft you need to make sure your insulation is not blocking this flow at the eaves. When measuring your loft space here is a simple guide.

Your roof timbers look wet. A greater amount can enter through air gaps in ceilings such as around cables pipes loft hatches and downlighters.