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Scottielass
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Read through various posts about mould and condensation , but wonder can anyone offer advice.
Moved into our new built bungalow 4 years ago and spotted dampness/mould in exterior wall of bedroom shortly afterwards. Fobbed off by builder and given de-humidifyer for a few weeks. Told us house was drying out etc....
Ensuite weas out of action for about a year (another long story with buider) and we have vent in room and air it regularly and never dry clothes in there - as we thought it might have been condensation.
Few weeks ago we discover mould from floor to ceiling and at least 5 foot along the wall. Had to throw out clothes, shoes etc from wardrobe it was so bad. (Wardrobes are floor to ceiling but a few incehs off of the wall) there is a bit of a tide mark along the bottom corner.
Small mould patches appeared in other ceiling corners around house and we fitted an extra radiator in bay window of living room as had a problem there too.
Very worried its an insulation problem. Other neighbours have had similar problems, but not quite as bad.
Homebond won't help as its more than 2 years. Builder has vanished and never completed snag - so no joy there.
Should we get an engineer to assess it before having work carried out? Does insurance cover anything?
Any advice - much appreciated. Not sure where to start and worried about breathing in something nasty!
Moved into our new built bungalow 4 years ago and spotted dampness/mould in exterior wall of bedroom shortly afterwards. Fobbed off by builder and given de-humidifyer for a few weeks. Told us house was drying out etc....
Ensuite weas out of action for about a year (another long story with buider) and we have vent in room and air it regularly and never dry clothes in there - as we thought it might have been condensation.
Few weeks ago we discover mould from floor to ceiling and at least 5 foot along the wall. Had to throw out clothes, shoes etc from wardrobe it was so bad. (Wardrobes are floor to ceiling but a few incehs off of the wall) there is a bit of a tide mark along the bottom corner.
Small mould patches appeared in other ceiling corners around house and we fitted an extra radiator in bay window of living room as had a problem there too.
Very worried its an insulation problem. Other neighbours have had similar problems, but not quite as bad.
Homebond won't help as its more than 2 years. Builder has vanished and never completed snag - so no joy there.
Should we get an engineer to assess it before having work carried out? Does insurance cover anything?
Any advice - much appreciated. Not sure where to start and worried about breathing in something nasty!