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damp and mould musty smells in loft?

I HAVE JUST DISCOVERED THAT ITEMS STORED IN THE LOFT ARE APPEARING TO HAVE A SMALL COVERING OF MOULD. A MUSTY SMELL IS APPARENT. IT IS QUITE COLD IN THE LOFT ASWELL. WHAT CAN I DO TO SOLVE THIS?

mrs subhan
February 2010
Here is a very good artical on loft dampness or condensation
http://www.projects.toolvolt.co.uk/listing.php?id=001

www.simplybuildbetter.co.uk
February 2010
Cold in the loft is good - you need more ventilation - warm wet air from the house is entering your loft. Sometimes insulation is taken right up to the edges - the eaves - there should be a gap to allow the through movement of air. Sometimes warm air from the bathroom enters via the loft hatch - if it gets trapped in the loft and there's not enough ventilation you'll get mould.

Good luck...

Peccavi
February 2010
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