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loft moisture
Dec 19th, 2009, 9:16am
 
new build. used tyvek breather membrane under tiles so we didnt have to vent loft space.. it is very wet on inside of membrane..anyone had similar problem.  Have not cross insulated ceiling within loft space  yet so maybe the loft is still 'warm'. Looks like i have paid for tyvek but am now gonna have to install vents to soffits also.. Sad
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Re: loft moisture
Reply #1 - Dec 19th, 2009, 10:18am
 
Yup. Smiley

But see Cwatters/Temp (as he appears on ebuild) response here...

http://www.ebuild.co.uk/forums/messages/774/22784.html?1261217536

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Re: loft moisture
Reply #2 - Dec 19th, 2009, 11:10am
 
Is there a vapour barrier in/under the floor of the loft (example: plasterboard, VPC, ceiling joists, insulation, loft space)?

If you are still working up there a lot then it's possible water vapour is getting through the open loft hatch or holes for pipes? downlights?
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Re: loft moisture
Reply #3 - Dec 19th, 2009, 7:06pm
 
No Vapour barrier- just 15mm plasterboard and stacks of loft insulation. Build control didnt want a vapour barrier if ceilings are boarded and skimmed. Moisture boards (pink i think?) used on bathroom ceilings.  Holes for pipes and spots but care taken to seal all...Just dissapointed that tyvek supra is doing NOWT...
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