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stopping condensation in shed?

  • 25-03-2018 12:45pm
    #1
    eamon11
    Site Banned Posts: 518 ✭✭✭


    hi,

    looking to stop condensation on underside of steel roof of shed.
    Had an idea of using a few coats of bitumen black paint on underside.

    Anyone ever done this?

    Thanks for your ideas.


Comments

  • #2
    Bullocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,891 ✭✭✭Bullocks


    eamon11 wrote: »
    hi,

    looking to stop condensation on underside of steel roof of shed.
    Had an idea of using a few coats of bitumen black paint on underside.

    Anyone ever done this?

    Thanks for your ideas.

    I wouldn't think bitumen will sort your problem .
    Sprayfoam insulation would be better . Or improved airflow around the eaves if it is possible


  • #3
    delboythedub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭delboythedub


    Put a plastic container with some kitchen salt in it into the shed for the winter. The salt will attract moisture and help to keep dry . Worked on a large shed 50by60 approx for me. Hope this helps


  • #4
    eamon11
    Site Banned Posts: 518 ✭✭✭eamon11


    thanks lads,

    looked at spray foam but not financially viable.
    Have everything vents but still have some roof condensation. Mind you, it's not too bad since I put in the vents, but still, don't want expensive tools rusting.
    Heard about rubberised paint or mastic bitumen and thought it might be worth a shot.
    The salt is a good idea.


  • #5
    MickeyShtyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭MickeyShtyles


    eamon11 wrote: »
    thanks lads,

    looked at spray foam but not financially viable.
    Have everything vents but still have some roof condensation. Mind you, it's not too bad since I put in the vents, but still, don't want expensive tools rusting.
    Heard about rubberised paint or mastic bitumen and thought it might be worth a shot.
    The salt is a good idea.

    What sorta tools we talking about?
    Could a box be built for them or are they floor standing?


  • #6
    hygen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭hygen


    eamon11 wrote: »
    hi,

    looking to stop condensation on underside of steel roof of shed.
    Had an idea of using a few coats of bitumen black paint on underside.

    Anyone ever done this?

    Thanks for your ideas.

    The main issue you have is airflow and ventilation I think, The bitumen paint combined with the vents you installed combined should make a difference alright but wont solve it 100%.

    Im not sure if you installed the vents or you got someone in to do it but need to work out the temperature difference between the inside of the shed and the outside, also you need to factor in what livestock is in the shed if any.

    Different animals need a certain amount of air changes per hour per animal in an overall area, it gets kind of complected and every case is different, whoever installed the vents should of calculated this out for you.

    Hope this helps in some way


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