Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Jun 23, 2008 9:40 am Our house is damp inside and we have had four quotes to fix this using various sub-floor ventilation solutions. We were about to choose one when someone told us that we would be much better off to install a gas powered heating system in all rooms. This would solve another problem (it's cold!) and dry up the moisture inside.
I'm not convinced. Is this likely to help the dampness problem or would the air simply remain damp and just get hotter? Re: Will central heating fix damp problem? 2Jun 23, 2008 11:30 am Clever **** Our house is damp inside and we have had four quotes to fix this using various sub-floor ventilation solutions. We were about to choose one when someone told us that we would be much better off to install a gas powered heating system in all rooms. This would solve another problem (it's cold!) and dry up the moisture inside. I'm not convinced. Is this likely to help the dampness problem or would the air simply remain damp and just get hotter? I wouldnt be convinced either. The heater may dry it up....but you really need to solve the problem in the first place. Built Porter Davis "Dromana" 2007. Re: Will central heating fix damp problem? 3Jun 23, 2008 11:52 am Not an expert on damp - but that's never stopped me from commenting on things.
I think with dampness the first control measure is to eliminate the source of moisture - leakage from gutters, ******* damp course, high ground levels adjacent to wall, leaking plumbing - this dictates what happens from there. No amount of central heating will fix a leaking plumbing connection in the wall, and we had a dampness problem in a flat in the middle of summer! mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Will central heating fix damp problem? 4Jun 23, 2008 12:15 pm Find out where the moisture is coming from. Could be ******* drainage or a blocked drain on the block and it's sitting under the house etc. No amount of ventilation will help if the cause continues.
You may have to add drainage around the house to alleviate run off from neighbouring properties etc. Re: Will central heating fix damp problem? 5Jun 23, 2008 1:06 pm In regards to the "source" of the problem, each person has just told us that there is poor ventilation in the sub-foor. The block has a gentle slope. I'm guessing that when it rains, the moisture is getting into the ground and makes it way down the slope to the underneath of the house. I have no idea what I'm talking about so this probably makes no sense!
But in any case it sounds like heating the house will make no difference. And of course we won't be heating it in summer so I guess the best thing to do is treat each project seperately. Re: Will central heating fix damp problem? 6Jun 23, 2008 1:09 pm Clever **** In regards to the "source" of the problem, each person has just told us that there is poor ventilation in the sub-foor. The block has a gentle slope. I'm guessing that when it rains, the moisture is getting into the ground and makes it way down the slope to the underneath of the house. I have no idea what I'm talking about so this probably makes no sense! But in any case it sounds like heating the house will make no difference. And of course we won't be heating it in summer so I guess the best thing to do is treat each project seperately. Sounds like what _Al_'s talking about, you need to sort out the drainage first get rid of what's causing the problem in the first place. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Will central heating fix damp problem? 7Jun 23, 2008 11:06 pm I'd suggest you have a read of this to get an idea of the possible issues.
Termite like damp spots, mould likes it, timber rotts in it - not a good thing to have http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/heritage/pdfs/rising_damp.pdf And gas heaters generate their own mass of water vapours so - I do not see it fixing the issue. More the point I'd expect the place to be warm damp and musty - not a healthy spot to live I'm only talking about the house folks - Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window… 17 20579 Firstly the ableflex that has been installed needs (manufactures specification) a sealant cap over the top, preventing water draining down between the slab and the… 3 7780 Hi all Am new to this forum. I want to get some ideas/info about how to manage an 80 year old factory restoration to convert to a residence. The factory floor is concrete… 0 6342 |