JohnnyChicago
2013-01-20 15:54:53
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Have a nice Sunday
I am new to the forum and not really a construction expert (but I can do painting, wallpapering, etc.. )
New build: Construction started November 2011 - move-in December 2012
Roof:
- Insulation is on the attic floor, under the insulation is a blue foil = everything dry.
- The roof itself is not insulated from above. It only has a gray foil on it and on both sides of the slope there are each 2 "ventilation shafts" installed.
. The attic itself is therefore very cold in winter. You feel a constant draft.
(sorry for the amateur description)
Problem:
- On the wall (north side) the brick (Bisotherm) is slightly damp in the area of the crossbeam (which runs along the wall)
- There is a gap of about 0.5 cm between the wall and the beam.
- The beam is also slightly damp. (no visible signs of mold yet)
- Otherwise no moisture detectable elsewhere. Insulation (glass wool? rock wool?) at the spot dry (but it does not rest against the wall but against the wood), also the foil.
(this also ends at the beam)
- The room under the roof is dry at the affected spot (so no visible moisture damage)
Question:
- Is something like this normal and falls under residual moisture (sweating) or
- should one get alarmed?
Many thanks for your answers and help
I am new to the forum and not really a construction expert (but I can do painting, wallpapering, etc.. )
New build: Construction started November 2011 - move-in December 2012
Roof:
- Insulation is on the attic floor, under the insulation is a blue foil = everything dry.
- The roof itself is not insulated from above. It only has a gray foil on it and on both sides of the slope there are each 2 "ventilation shafts" installed.
. The attic itself is therefore very cold in winter. You feel a constant draft.
(sorry for the amateur description)
Problem:
- On the wall (north side) the brick (Bisotherm) is slightly damp in the area of the crossbeam (which runs along the wall)
- There is a gap of about 0.5 cm between the wall and the beam.
- The beam is also slightly damp. (no visible signs of mold yet)
- Otherwise no moisture detectable elsewhere. Insulation (glass wool? rock wool?) at the spot dry (but it does not rest against the wall but against the wood), also the foil.
(this also ends at the beam)
- The room under the roof is dry at the affected spot (so no visible moisture damage)
Question:
- Is something like this normal and falls under residual moisture (sweating) or
- should one get alarmed?
Many thanks for your answers and help