Great video. I hadn’t considered plants as a source of moisture. I fitted a big inline fan in my loft over the shower, you can feel the turbulence over the top of the cubical and the window never steams up. The old owner didn’t have any extraction at all so I’m very happy with the change!
Great idea! 🌟 Proper extraction makes a world of difference, especially over moisture-heavy areas like showers. Your inline fan setup sounds fantastic-ensuring proper airflow and preventing the window from steaming up is a game-changer. Possibly the worst case of mould and condensation I ever came across was caused by a hidden cannabis operation-a warm, humid tent with ultraviolet lights running 24/7. 🌿💡 The results were catastrophic for the property. I’ll publish the video on it one day-it’s a real cautionary tale! 👉 Stay tuned for more videos, and check out damp.ai for tips and tools on tackling damp and mould. 📽️
@@dampsurveys Haha you're joking! I wouldn't have thought that there was an intersection between people who grow weed and people who are concerned about mildew forming in the corners of rooms!
The mould was😅 You're absolutely right-it’s hard to imagine someone cultivating their personal jungle while worrying about mildew in the corners of rooms. The irony is delicious, isn’t it? 🌿💧 But no, this wasn’t their flat-it was another bedsit in the same building! And yes, I’ve been to two properties affected by cannabis farms. The second one? Oh, just your average day: the building caught fire 🔥 (UV lights, you know-turns out they’re not just for vitamin D). The fire brigade arrived in style, water hoses blazing 🚒💦, and the poor neighbours were left with a few cubic meters of water in their basement. So now, instead of inspecting a lush green forest 🌳, I was up to my ankles in... let’s call it "moisture." A different kind of damp altogether! 😂 Fancy some detective work of your own? Explore more cases: 👉 "Damp from Neighbour's Cracked Render": th-cam.com/video/QvGHFtkXgNY/w-d-xo.html 👉 "Penetrating Damp Through Render Cracks": th-cam.com/video/-bgtJWxp4Fc/w-d-xo.html 👉 "Mould Growing Behind a Sofa": th-cam.com/video/sU_hzg1MLw8/w-d-xo.html 📖 Don’t forget to visit damp.ai for free resources and advice. Stay dry, stay sharp, and always suspect the unexpected! 🕵️♂️
Insulation is not required to remove moisture from the atmosphere and improve Relative Humidity (RH). Only heating and ventilation improves RH. Insulation only improves the efficiency of heating and pushes the envelope for potential condensation further outward in a building away from occupants (which is irrelevant if RH is low anyway).
@Mr_Sh1tcoin I understand what you're saying. I didn't mean that you can reduce humidity and moisture by increasing the insulation. To combat a condensation problem is a case of looking at the three elements of ventilation, heating and insulation, and mainly in that order. By improving the insulation you increase,as you say, the efficiency of the heating and you also increase the surface temperature of any internal surface but being mindful of possibility of interstitial condensation.
Thank you for the thought-provoking discussion! 😊 You're all touching on critical points, and it’s great to see the interplay between ventilation, heating, and insulation being debated. Let’s break it down: Insulation Risks and Limitations 🧱❄️ While insulation is vital for increasing surface temperatures and improving heating efficiency, it’s not without challenges: 1️⃣ Thermal Bridges - Even with insulation, certain areas like chimneys, eaves, sub-floors, reveals, corners, and edges can remain vulnerable to cold bridging. These areas tend to attract condensation and mould if overlooked. 2️⃣ Utilities - Cold water pipes, cisterns, cables, and ducting are common culprits for condensation if not insulated or managed properly. 3️⃣ Airflow - Insulation without sufficient airflow creates stagnant zones where condensation can form, such as behind tightly placed furniture like sofas or beds against external walls. The Role of Heat and Airflow 🔥🌬️ Insulation alone cannot solve damp and condensation issues. It needs to work in harmony with heat and airflow: When Away: If a property is left unheated with no airflow, even well-insulated areas can develop damp problems due to lack of ventilation. Insufficient Heat: Cold surfaces remain a risk without consistent heating, especially during colder months. Poor Airflow: Lack of circulation can lead to hidden damp spots, particularly in areas like behind furniture, curtains, or in corners. Why Dehumidification is Key 💧🌍 Dehumidifiers are often overlooked but can be the most cost-effective and eco-friendly solution: Cost and Efficiency: Dehumidifiers are cheaper to run compared to heating and ventilation systems, with no energy wasted. Bonus from Entropy: Dehumidifiers warm the air slightly as they operate, providing an effective boost to room temperature. Comfort and Warmth: A dry house feels warmer because dry air is easier to heat and maintain at a comfortable level. Placement is Critical: Position dehumidifiers near sources of moisture (e.g., drying clothes, bathrooms, or kitchens) or in problem areas prone to mould and condensation. Final Thoughts 🌟 A holistic approach works best-ventilation, heating, insulation, dehumidification, and airflow should complement each other. Monitor your home with tools like hygrometers and data loggers to ensure the internal vapour (dew point) stays below the outside temperature (Dew’s Law). 📽️ Suggested Videos: "Respect Awaab’s Law with Dew’s Law" → th-cam.com/video/MMJeqjAWtSo/w-d-xo.html "All Insulation, No Ventilation-The Condensation Catastrophe" → th-cam.com/video/QxX7Bx5k008/w-d-xo.html "Damp from Sub-Floor and Poor Ventilation" → th-cam.com/video/vS8VkyB5sCU/w-d-xo.html 👉 For more, check out damp.ai for tips, tools, and videos to help manage damp and condensation effectively.
Great video. I hadn’t considered plants as a source of moisture. I fitted a big inline fan in my loft over the shower, you can feel the turbulence over the top of the cubical and the window never steams up. The old owner didn’t have any extraction at all so I’m very happy with the change!
Great idea! 🌟 Proper extraction makes a world of difference, especially over moisture-heavy areas like showers. Your inline fan setup sounds fantastic-ensuring proper airflow and preventing the window from steaming up is a game-changer.
Possibly the worst case of mould and condensation I ever came across was caused by a hidden cannabis operation-a warm, humid tent with ultraviolet lights running 24/7. 🌿💡 The results were catastrophic for the property. I’ll publish the video on it one day-it’s a real cautionary tale!
👉 Stay tuned for more videos, and check out damp.ai for tips and tools on tackling damp and mould. 📽️
@@dampsurveys Haha you're joking! I wouldn't have thought that there was an intersection between people who grow weed and people who are concerned about mildew forming in the corners of rooms!
The mould was😅 You're absolutely right-it’s hard to imagine someone cultivating their personal jungle while worrying about mildew in the corners of rooms. The irony is delicious, isn’t it? 🌿💧
But no, this wasn’t their flat-it was another bedsit in the same building! And yes, I’ve been to two properties affected by cannabis farms. The second one? Oh, just your average day: the building caught fire 🔥 (UV lights, you know-turns out they’re not just for vitamin D).
The fire brigade arrived in style, water hoses blazing 🚒💦, and the poor neighbours were left with a few cubic meters of water in their basement. So now, instead of inspecting a lush green forest 🌳, I was up to my ankles in... let’s call it "moisture." A different kind of damp altogether! 😂
Fancy some detective work of your own?
Explore more cases:
👉 "Damp from Neighbour's Cracked Render": th-cam.com/video/QvGHFtkXgNY/w-d-xo.html
👉 "Penetrating Damp Through Render Cracks": th-cam.com/video/-bgtJWxp4Fc/w-d-xo.html
👉 "Mould Growing Behind a Sofa": th-cam.com/video/sU_hzg1MLw8/w-d-xo.html
📖 Don’t forget to visit damp.ai for free resources and advice. Stay dry, stay sharp, and always suspect the unexpected! 🕵️♂️
@ Sounds like a great story and I think that would make an entertaining video!
Would you also advise occupants on insulation and the level of heating? I always think of it as the holy triage!! Ventilation, heating, insulation.
Insulation is not required to remove moisture from the atmosphere and improve Relative Humidity (RH). Only heating and ventilation improves RH. Insulation only improves the efficiency of heating and pushes the envelope for potential condensation further outward in a building away from occupants (which is irrelevant if RH is low anyway).
It was 22c in that bathroom… luxury!
@Mr_Sh1tcoin I understand what you're saying. I didn't mean that you can reduce humidity and moisture by increasing the insulation. To combat a condensation problem is a case of looking at the three elements of ventilation, heating and insulation, and mainly in that order. By improving the insulation you increase,as you say, the efficiency of the heating and you also increase the surface temperature of any internal surface but being mindful of possibility of interstitial condensation.
Thank you for the thought-provoking discussion! 😊
You're all touching on critical points, and it’s great to see the interplay between ventilation, heating, and insulation being debated. Let’s break it down:
Insulation Risks and Limitations 🧱❄️
While insulation is vital for increasing surface temperatures and improving heating efficiency, it’s not without challenges:
1️⃣ Thermal Bridges - Even with insulation, certain areas like chimneys, eaves, sub-floors, reveals, corners, and edges can remain vulnerable to cold bridging. These areas tend to attract condensation and mould if overlooked.
2️⃣ Utilities - Cold water pipes, cisterns, cables, and ducting are common culprits for condensation if not insulated or managed properly.
3️⃣ Airflow - Insulation without sufficient airflow creates stagnant zones where condensation can form, such as behind tightly placed furniture like sofas or beds against external walls.
The Role of Heat and Airflow 🔥🌬️
Insulation alone cannot solve damp and condensation issues. It needs to work in harmony with heat and airflow:
When Away: If a property is left unheated with no airflow, even well-insulated areas can develop damp problems due to lack of ventilation.
Insufficient Heat: Cold surfaces remain a risk without consistent heating, especially during colder months.
Poor Airflow: Lack of circulation can lead to hidden damp spots, particularly in areas like behind furniture, curtains, or in corners.
Why Dehumidification is Key 💧🌍
Dehumidifiers are often overlooked but can be the most cost-effective and eco-friendly solution:
Cost and Efficiency: Dehumidifiers are cheaper to run compared to heating and ventilation systems, with no energy wasted.
Bonus from Entropy: Dehumidifiers warm the air slightly as they operate, providing an effective boost to room temperature.
Comfort and Warmth: A dry house feels warmer because dry air is easier to heat and maintain at a comfortable level.
Placement is Critical: Position dehumidifiers near sources of moisture (e.g., drying clothes, bathrooms, or kitchens) or in problem areas prone to mould and condensation.
Final Thoughts 🌟
A holistic approach works best-ventilation, heating, insulation, dehumidification, and airflow should complement each other. Monitor your home with tools like hygrometers and data loggers to ensure the internal vapour (dew point) stays below the outside temperature (Dew’s Law).
📽️ Suggested Videos:
"Respect Awaab’s Law with Dew’s Law" → th-cam.com/video/MMJeqjAWtSo/w-d-xo.html
"All Insulation, No Ventilation-The Condensation Catastrophe" → th-cam.com/video/QxX7Bx5k008/w-d-xo.html
"Damp from Sub-Floor and Poor Ventilation" → th-cam.com/video/vS8VkyB5sCU/w-d-xo.html
👉 For more, check out damp.ai for tips, tools, and videos to help manage damp and condensation effectively.