My house is over 100 years and sweats.This causes mould and rotting floors and walls. How do I stop this?
Houses built 100 years ago (in the Edwardian period) were all solidly constructed with coal fires for heating, open flue chimneys, sash windows and lots of draughts and natural ventilation. We’ve modernised them, blocked up the chimneys, installed central heating, double glazing and draught proofing, as well as adding showers and modern kitchens. Outside we’ve added modern patios which often block up the original ground floor air vents. The result more often than not is condensation and if this affects the sub-floor area, wet rot in joists and floorboards. Worse still dry rot could result. So you need to address the issue of ventilation and increasing air circulation in your property. Mould is a tell tale and a warning to take action before things get worse. • I live in a sandstone cottage built in 1710. The outside 3 walls in my bedroom are streaming with damp. How can I stop this ? There is no guttering on these walls ! Is there anything I can paint on the walls inside or out to prev
