I did what the plumber chap did and it stopped the damp problems in my bedroom, I open it during the day and close it at night , I think Sam over analysed this problem and has dug himself into a hole 👍
Thanks for this your video help me with explaining to my local council in Greenwich with the property that I moved into where I had mould and condensation issues I had a damp survey done pacifier air vents installed and I have no more problems !! Thank you 😃👍
I’ve had some damp issues upstairs which we’ve put down to old roof was leaking bad and really soaked the house , they stuck a new roof on which seems great but didn’t give the walls any time to dry out prior to reskimming poorly over all the old walls they didn’t even remove the old soaked hard wall or plaster , on inspection the house seemed fine and had been sat empty for 18 months and had no issues , we come along whacked a whole new heating system in new rads etc and with in a few weeks the damp started showing , it never got worse , at the minute we’ve stripped back to brick work in the effected places and allowed to dry out which it seems to do be doing , the bottom floor and second floor has vents on the chimney stacks the 3rd floor doesn’t and seems to be in the places it’s effected , for now am just going to leave it to see if it dries out better and keep monitoring with a damp meter but we’ve been told to vent it , watched all your videos great content great that experts like yourself share your valuable experience with the world 👍
I think it’s just a cold spot and needs treating with antifungal paintAnd it also looks like the window is misted up on the outside not the inside so hard to tell
@@dampsam I advise these in my damp reports. As you say why do you want 4" dia holes in the walls or keeping windows open in Winter as social housing repair lines often advise. The house and wall fabric will get cold
A bit cheap copy someone else’s video and trashing it. I think you’re probably right but make your own video on how to fix the problem, from scratch. Northern plain speaking != rude. Plus plenty of your videos have you bunging in a solution and you don’t show if it’s worked in a year’s time.
much rather have simple cost effective solution than overhyped and over-priced 'damp' products. thermal paint on old cold walls. never dry clothes indoors. warm wet rooms before showers n baths . keep all doors closed near showers n baths. open a window once a day unless obv -10. 99% of 'damp' probs are wet ingress probs - drains splashing down against outside walls, faulty gutters etc. stop the water / condensation and voila! damp solved
I don’t get it. First you say that opening the vent will just make things worse but at the end of the video you say to do what the man in the video did , open up the vent. Did I get it wrong somewhere?
I did what the plumber chap did and it stopped the damp problems in my bedroom, I open it during the day and close it at night , I think Sam over analysed this problem and has dug himself into a hole 👍
Thanks for this your video help me with explaining to my local council in Greenwich with the property that I moved into where I had mould and condensation issues I had a damp survey done pacifier air vents installed and I have no more problems !! Thank you 😃👍
Glad it was helpful!
I'd say it could work however the cold will also go into the cavity and chill the outside wall further, potentially causing more condensation.
Yep 👍
I’ve had some damp issues upstairs which we’ve put down to old roof was leaking bad and really soaked the house , they stuck a new roof on which seems great but didn’t give the walls any time to dry out prior to reskimming poorly over all the old walls they didn’t even remove the old soaked hard wall or plaster , on inspection the house seemed fine and had been sat empty for 18 months and had no issues , we come along whacked a whole new heating system in new rads etc and with in a few weeks the damp started showing , it never got worse , at the minute we’ve stripped back to brick work in the effected places and allowed to dry out which it seems to do be doing , the bottom floor and second floor has vents on the chimney stacks the 3rd floor doesn’t and seems to be in the places it’s effected , for now am just going to leave it to see if it dries out better and keep monitoring with a damp meter but we’ve been told to vent it , watched all your videos great content great that experts like yourself share your valuable experience with the world 👍
I feel your pain Andrew, I had this with a property I own and the lying loss adjusters. Make sure you heat then vent , get an air blowing fan
Vent upside down? Look to me that if rain gets on that vent it gone enter the wall due to taper on the vent
will leaving windows cracked open help damp from condensation and mositure in a gable end terrace
It will help if the weather outside is fine, but if it’s humid, rain or mist that humid air will come inside and add to the problem
I think it’s just a cold spot and needs treating with antifungal paintAnd it also looks like the window is misted up on the outside not the inside so hard to tell
Is that passive vent you mentioned ok to fit to help condensation
It’s helps but a survey would be needed to diagnose the issue correctly
Thanks for reply all paint was peeling understairs I scraped it all back and plaster is dry under it
good video again sam ! could you stick thermal boards with acrylic ? or do you need instastik with it ?
We use Drygrip to fix the boards but it does depend on the back it’s being fixed to
@@dampsam will be fixing it to brickwork after i have chopped off the plaster on solid walls ! thanks for your respnse !
Don’t block airflow vents you’re just trapping in moisture.
They can be changed to passyfier vents
@@dampsam I advise these in my damp reports. As you say why do you want 4" dia holes in the walls or keeping windows open in Winter as social housing repair lines often advise. The house and wall fabric will get cold
Hi Sam what are your thoughts on piv units to get rid of condensation
They are fantastic but only if the adequate ventilation is in place and there are still issues
@Damp Sam HNC CSRT CSSW there isn't the best because it's an old house would it still benefit me getting one fitted cheers
Also they bring in moist as well as dry air
Also get in the loft and check the insulation I bet it’s missing on that point of the ceiling
Too right Les
I’ve learnt quite a lot of this guy
Glad your getting some value 👍
He's in dawlish, Devon
Easier to retrofit a trickle vent on the window and a neater job.
Link to face book group ? I dont see it.
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Bloody hell Simon tek that spoon art o that cup or it’ll have thee eye art!
It’s special SnM tea you get a nice relaxing mouth full then some pain 😂
A bit cheap copy someone else’s video and trashing it. I think you’re probably right but make your own video on how to fix the problem, from scratch. Northern plain speaking != rude. Plus plenty of your videos have you bunging in a solution and you don’t show if it’s worked in a year’s time.
Put a link to your videos then and I’ll learn from them, it’s called a reaction video, does what it says on the tin
Looks like harry Enfield
Haha...Al by trade is a former plumber
...and talks a lot of sense.
much rather have simple cost effective solution than overhyped and over-priced 'damp' products. thermal paint on old cold walls. never dry clothes indoors. warm wet rooms before showers n baths . keep all doors closed near showers n baths. open a window once a day unless obv -10. 99% of 'damp' probs are wet ingress probs - drains splashing down against outside walls, faulty gutters etc. stop the water / condensation and voila! damp solved
Unfortunately not everyone is like that
I don’t get it. First you say that opening the vent will just make things worse but at the end of the video you say to do what the man in the video did , open up the vent. Did I get it wrong somewhere?
get dehumidifier and dampness will be gone 🎉🎉
I’ve got a better cure, stop having rumpy pumpy in t’bedroom, owd lad. Works for me and our lass.
Good point
Erm
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If you did your research youd know he lives in Dorset and he's been a plumber all his life! Stop the annoying sniffing!!
Yes sir 🤡
@@dampsam Proves my point exactly..