I have recently noticed damp patches in our bedroom. It is mainly near the window along the outer wall edge and in the corner on the opposite side of the room (inner wall between our room and the bathroom) on the ceiling. Thing is it's a bit unsightly and we have tried almost everything to stop it. We don't get it anywhere else in the house and it's the only room really that doesn't get sun. We have the heating on in the winter while we are indoors and we also leave the bedroom window open a crack. Please help it looks quite nasty!
Thanks all.
2006-12-20 07:52:13 · 19 answers · asked by Stocks 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get a humidity reading in the house. Levels should be between 30%-50%. Sounds like a leak somewhere, since the opposite wall is damp also. Take a moisture reading in the areas. There should be no moisture in the walls. Use a dehumidifier to lower moisture levels. You most likely need a mold inspector or moisture control expert to come in. Good luck.
2006-12-20 07:57:19 · answer #1 · answered by tim r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your roof! You could have a small leak causing the dampness, or if your house does not have overhangs, you could be getting ice dams which cause meltwater to back up under the shingles. If there is a leak, it may not be directly over the damp spots, often the water will follow a rafter or other part of the roof down for a while before it makes contact with where the dampness shows up.
I wish you dryness and good fortune!
2006-12-20 10:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the other comments, I would take a look at what's been done to the wall over the years that would stop moisture from escaping from the wall.
If you've got an older house it may have been constructed with lime mortar and lime plaster. Both these construction materials are "breathable" and allow moisture to escape.
However, if the walls have been subsequently rendered outside with gypsum based products and inside with gypsum plaster (e.g. skimmed) then there's a strong likelihood that moisture within the walls simply can't escape and so it builds up and causes damp.
Even modern paints can stop a wall breathing properly, not to mention the joys of double-glazing without trickle vents etc.
If this is the case then you may need to look into removing the gypsum products and having the walls re-plastered with Lime Plaster.
I would suggest you seek the advice of a professional (but make sure that they are used to dealing with your sort of house and will work sensitively on it, not just bodge it up with gypsum plaster).
2006-12-20 20:52:39 · answer #3 · answered by muppetofkent 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, its not clear really what your problem is, but if the dampness has caused mildew or mold, you need to get rid of that with bleach or remove and replace the "unsightly" areas.
Since you mention the ceiling, do you know for sure it is not a roof leak? You seem to indicate you think the problem is due to condensation or lack of air flow, glass windows will get wet with condensation if its warm in and cold out. You could get storm windows or shudders if that is the case.
2006-12-20 08:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by Lane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in no way. Dampness should not be stepping into the room interior the 1st place. All a dehumidifier will do is dry the air interior the room. probability is that if sufficient moisture is entering into to reason mildew, the dampness is coming from outdoors the room. i might verify to verify if area of the AC unit or its ducts are going over the damp spot, or if any plumbing, or ventillation is going by way of there. If there is attic area above it, climb up there, and function a good seem around. circulate the insulation to verify what's occurring close to the wall. you may ought to re-roof, paintings on the siding, reseal around the windowsills.
2016-10-15 08:00:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a mold problem. Try to clean of as much as you possibly can with a mold cleaner or with bleach. I think I'd stop leaving the window open, as that may make the mold worse. Once you have removed all the mold, try buying a dehumidifier it will remove moisture fro the air so hopefully the mold will not return. I have a finished basement and I have a dehumidifier. It goes off moreso in the summer because of higher humidity.
2006-12-20 07:57:22 · answer #6 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok here goes, we got a camper van n it the same, u can either buy silicone crystals, like wot u get in packets 2 keep things fresh, or u can get a sieve, sit it in2 a bowl or saucepan, and fill sieve half way with salt. place it near the damp area, this will attract the dampness, as u will notice the water will appear in the saucepan! after doing this u can help stop it by going 2 b&q and gettin antidamp paint 2 put on the walls, inside and out!
2006-12-20 08:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by foz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd say its unusual for an inner wall to have damp. sure theres no leak? maybe from the loft? have a snoop round and check rooftiles and the water tanks..
You might have to get rid of the old plaster an seal the bricks before you replaster,
2006-12-20 07:58:11 · answer #8 · answered by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the mould in your room is a fungus type spore . treat it with disinfectant type wash .it is normal . air circulates in circles it does not go into corners the disinfectant will kill the spores a small electric blower type heater really helps when placed in a corner FACING the wall 10 minutes a day in different corners for a week and open window wider during day
2006-12-20 08:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get professional advice,off hand it sounds like a problem with either the pointing, the window frame or the guttering
2006-12-20 08:04:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋