Hello, we are now experiencing our first winter in the house.
The humidity level is always around 60%, sometimes even higher.
The exterior plaster was completed last week.
Moisture also accumulates on the roof windows.
Could it be that the masonry is still damp?
It’s a brick house without mechanical ventilation.
Regards, Patrick
The humidity level is always around 60%, sometimes even higher.
The exterior plaster was completed last week.
Moisture also accumulates on the roof windows.
Could it be that the masonry is still damp?
It’s a brick house without mechanical ventilation.
Regards, Patrick
Ötzi Ötztaler schrieb:
Well, enjoy your moldy place. At least you’re only damaging your own building structure and not a landlord’s. I don’t have the time or colored pencils to draw it out.
I asked if it is normal for it to still be relatively damp.
All I can do is ventilate; I can’t tear off the roof.
It’s not about why it’s molding, because it isn’t yet, and I want to prevent it from getting to that point in the first place.
Patricck schrieb:
I asked if it’s normal for it to still be relatively damp.
I can only ventilate and cannot tear down the roof. Yes, that’s exactly what we’re saying: it is normal if you don’t ventilate regularly, but it’s not good!
-> That’s why we recommend ventilating before you have to ask the question, “…so, how do we get rid of the moisture?”
bauenmk202021 Nov 2020 20:38In our cold attic, the humidity is at 70% with a temperature of about 2°C (36°F). I just checked the rafters and the rest of the structure using a spotlight. I couldn't find anything unusual. Is this normal? How is it in your homes?
Ötzi Ötztaler21 Nov 2020 20:57
bauenmk2020 schrieb:
Is this normal? How is it for you?It is normal; the absolute humidity of the air is very, very low.P
Pinkiponk21 Nov 2020 21:13Patricck schrieb:
Hello, we are now living in the house for the first winter.
The humidity level is always around 60%, sometimes even higher.
The exterior plaster was completed last week.
Moisture is also collecting on the roof windows.
Could it be that the masonry is still damp?
It's a brick house without mechanical ventilation.
Regards, PatrickMaybe a construction dryer would help as well?
bauenmk2020 schrieb:
In our unheated attic (cold roof), the humidity is 70% at around 2°C (36°F). I just went upstairs and checked the rafters with a spotlight but didn’t find anything unusual. Is this normal? How is it in your cases?Completely normal for a cold roof; we currently have 5°C (41°F) and 67 percent humidity.
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