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re-Insulating and mould

  • 09-12-2010 9:08am
    #1
    ibookg4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi,
    Looking for some solutions on re-insulating and mould. Basically we built a open plan bungalow with a converted loft area over looking kitchen with a pitched roof. The house is a bit cold and is eating thru oil to keep warm.
    - What would be the options in re-insulting the pitched room (as I think alot of the heat is lost here)
    - who would we talk to advise on this
    - who could do the work
    - what are the possible solutions in re-insulating

    We also have a problem with mould as well in some rooms. We tend to close up all the vents (vents on the windows) to retain heat I am wondering is this contributing to this issue.
    - who could we talk to to advise on this

    Thanks in advance


Comments

  • #2
    heinbloed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,632 ✭✭✭heinbloed


    Contact an architect/civil engineer.
    A lot can be done wrong when insulating, demand a dynamic dew point calculation, for example with " wufi " (see www.).


  • #3
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    ibookg4 wrote: »
    We also have a problem with mould as well in some rooms. We tend to close up all the vents (vents on the windows) to retain heat I am wondering is this contributing to this issue.

    Sadly yes it is . Counter intuitive I know to let expensive heated air escape but you must do so to avoid mould . For a proper long term solution I second HB's advice .


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