how can i get rid of damp in my bedroom, as it keeps coming back every winter no matter what i try?

Answer 1

I think most of the answers are here.

Some things to look for.

Do you have condensation on the inside of your windows. If so, you have a ventilation problem. The warm air is condensing on the windows on a cold day. If there is adequate ventilation, then the warmer air will be moved outside.

Damp in upstairs room, at the top of the walls, is usually a sign of a leak. You may have a broken tile, or the gutters are blocked, causing water to run down the walls. Concrete/brick does allow water to penetrate, unless a damp proof membrane has been fitted between the inner and outer skins of the walls. Additionally, there may be something bridging the gap in a cavity wall, apart from the wall ties.

Damp in a downstairs room, usually indicates a problem with the damp proof course, or the lack of one.

Damp around windows, is a sign that the water is getting in through the sills.

Whatever the cause, you do need to get it sorted. Living in a damp environment does you no good at all.

In the UK, you can usually get a free damp survey. Speak to a local estate agent and find out who they recommend.

Answer 2

If you have a cellar then buy some Captain by Bonide and dilute it in a gallon of water in a pump spray. Follow directions as to the amount and wear a paper mask and spray where the walls meet the floor, around a washer if there is one and around any area that has water. Put a couple fans down there blowing in different directions, open bulkhead and windows until it drys out and it should eliminate the problem.

Answer 3

I had to have some air vents put in, not sure if it works yet cause its only just been done. Also had to have some replastering done and some damp coating put inside the walls, check your guttering as well

Answer 4

keeping a window open helps you either can have the room very hot or cold .
if you redecorate put some damp proofing paint on to help.
i had black mould i cleaned it with bleach and have the room warm during day and open window at night its not to bad as im snug in the quilt.

Answer 5

Ventilation, damp course, is the damp coming from above is it an old property? remember everything in buildings is solvable

Answer 6

Get a dehumidifier because you get condensation in your room or house when you turn your heating off. If you get mildew in your house, use some bleach in a spray bottle and spray onto affected areas. Leave for about 45 minutes before washing it off with luke warm water.

Answer 7

Have a good look to see where its originating. e.g. is water getting in via a crack in the outside wall, or is the guttering overflowing and running down the walls?

A dehumidifier will help to some extent but is not the long term solution.

if in doubt get a builder in! (£££)

Answer 8

If you have a humidifier in your room or a Central humidifier on your furnace the setting may be to high. I has to be adjusted by the rise and fall of the outside temperature.

Good luck

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Answer 10

fit an extract fan as damp is due to poor ventilation