Massive thank you! Ivd had this issue and could not get a answer despite comments on a lot of yt channels asking why theres damp after removal. Best channel for damp on YT!! You deserve way more subs and views!!! Thank you again!
Great video! Could you put a link to the damp data loggers you recommend please. Also I have a disused chimney and as I am trying to insulate my property better I was thinking of filling the whole chimney with a cement and vermiculite filler the same as is round my flue in the chimney which we are using. Would this be okay from a damp point of view? Many thanks.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment! 😊 Recommended Damp Data Loggers: For tracking humidity, temperature, and dew point, I recommend the ORIA Wireless Thermometer Hygrometer, Mini Bluetooth 5.0 Temperature Humidity Sensor. It's affordable and reliable for DIY use. You can find details and links to my recommended loggers here: 👉 damp.ai/detect/ Disused Chimney & Vermiculite Filler: I'm not entirely familiar with vermiculite as a filler for chimneys, but based on its properties (lightweight, insulating, and often vapour-permeable), it seems like a reasonable option. Here’s my general advice for insulating disused chimneys: 1️⃣ Vapour Permeability Ensure the filler material allows for some vapour permeability to prevent trapping moisture. This is critical to avoid condensation or dampness within the structure. 2️⃣ Avoid Completely Blocking Airflow While stopping excess airflow is fine, it’s usually best to allow for a small amount of ventilation at the top of the chimney. A vented cap can help reduce the risk of damp. 3️⃣ Inspect the Structure Before sealing or insulating, check for signs of existing damp within the chimney. These should be addressed beforehand to avoid future problems. Related Videos: 👉 Damp in the Fireplace - An Unwelcome Guest: th-cam.com/video/u-_xeMfUI0I/w-d-xo.html 👉 Hygroscopic Salts Triggered by Rain Part 1: th-cam.com/video/HJR7MqbnRZ4/w-d-xo.html 👉 Hidden Damp - Water Stains Behind a Kitchen Cupboard: th-cam.com/video/QGz5GA5MCVQ/w-d-xo.html Feel free to share updates-I’d love to hear how your project goes! 🌟
Massive thank you! Ivd had this issue and could not get a answer despite comments on a lot of yt channels asking why theres damp after removal. Best channel for damp on YT!! You deserve way more subs and views!!! Thank you again!
Great video! Could you put a link to the damp data loggers you recommend please. Also I have a disused chimney and as I am trying to insulate my property better I was thinking of filling the whole chimney with a cement and vermiculite filler the same as is round my flue in the chimney which we are using. Would this be okay from a damp point of view? Many thanks.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment! 😊
Recommended Damp Data Loggers:
For tracking humidity, temperature, and dew point, I recommend the ORIA Wireless Thermometer Hygrometer, Mini Bluetooth 5.0 Temperature Humidity Sensor. It's affordable and reliable for DIY use. You can find details and links to my recommended loggers here: 👉 damp.ai/detect/
Disused Chimney & Vermiculite Filler:
I'm not entirely familiar with vermiculite as a filler for chimneys, but based on its properties (lightweight, insulating, and often vapour-permeable), it seems like a reasonable option.
Here’s my general advice for insulating disused chimneys:
1️⃣ Vapour Permeability
Ensure the filler material allows for some vapour permeability to prevent trapping moisture. This is critical to avoid condensation or dampness within the structure.
2️⃣ Avoid Completely Blocking Airflow
While stopping excess airflow is fine, it’s usually best to allow for a small amount of ventilation at the top of the chimney. A vented cap can help reduce the risk of damp.
3️⃣ Inspect the Structure
Before sealing or insulating, check for signs of existing damp within the chimney. These should be addressed beforehand to avoid future problems.
Related Videos:
👉 Damp in the Fireplace - An Unwelcome Guest: th-cam.com/video/u-_xeMfUI0I/w-d-xo.html
👉 Hygroscopic Salts Triggered by Rain Part 1: th-cam.com/video/HJR7MqbnRZ4/w-d-xo.html
👉 Hidden Damp - Water Stains Behind a Kitchen Cupboard: th-cam.com/video/QGz5GA5MCVQ/w-d-xo.html
Feel free to share updates-I’d love to hear how your project goes! 🌟