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Lots of condenscation inthe loft making the eaves damp and dripping?

My loft space is dripping cwith condenscation. We have been told this is due to no air circulation. The tiles have been under felted - will cutting holes in this at regular intervals help get the air moving and help with the problem?

Phil
February 2010
NO YOU NEED TO GET SPECIAL VENTS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR ROOF TILE THEY COST APPROX £25-£30 EACH TO BUY AND £15 EACH TO FIT.
YOU NEED TO GET THEM FITTED TO THE BOTTOM OF ROOF AND TOP TO ALLOW THE AIR TO CIRCULATE.
HOPE THIS HELPS YOU.
Davie. (roofer)
ps you might also check your central heating tank is not boiling in the attic,its the small tank.

David Cummings.
February 2010
This will explain all you need to know.
http://www.projects.toolvolt.co.uk/listing.php?id=001
hope this helps

www.simplybuilbetter.co.uk
February 2010
Thanks for the answers. Loft is insulated and can see the daylight. Not sure about extractor vents.
Are air bricks easy to put in?

Phil
February 2010
A silly question I know, but is your loft insulated?. If it is, is there a space between the insulation and the outside wall to let the air curculate through the loft space. The insulation should just go to the edge of the brickwork, you should be able to see daylight Cutting holes in the in the underfelt won't help, the felt is there in case water gets under the tiles. No extration fans should vent into the loft space, if there is re-route it to the outside.

Homer.
February 2010
Are you venting your shower into your loft space? If not I suggest you put in 2 air bricks in on oposite sides of the outside walls.

Joe
February 2010
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