Cavity Wall Insulation

[Indivijewelistic]

Hi,

Not exactly business, but it would help me. Our block of flats (12 owners) has cavity walls which we are thinking of having cavity wall insulation, however, some have raised the issue of damp being a problem once the walls have been insulated.

Could any help with some advice please - it would be much appreciated. A Google search slams up so much information on it that it is hard to see the wood for the trees on the issue.

Any and all help/experience much appreicated.

 

[Searcher]

Where are you based ? PM me your details. Cheers

 

[classiclove]

Hi,

Not exactly business, but it would help me. Our block of flats (12 owners) has cavity walls which we are thinking of having cavity wall insulation, however, some have raised the issue of damp being a problem once the walls have been insulated.

Could any help with some advice please - it would be much appreciated. A Google search slams up so much information on it that it is hard to see the wood for the trees on the issue.

Any and all help/experience much appreicated.

i know a friend who does home insulations. i could contact him for you and clarify the issue. just send me a private message if you would like me to do so.

 

[Indivijewelistic]

Thanks for this, we actually had the guy from the insluation business come down and explain why damp happens, why it won't happen in this case and advise they give a 25 year guarantee, so if there are problems they will be sorted.

It seemed to be a little more political with one elderly gentleman in the block resisting every decision that is not in his hands and his decision.

But thanks for the offer.

 

[smo]

The problem with post-build insulation in cavities is two fold, firstly the damp issue, it is a problem but dont expect a salesman or cavity installer to tell you that as its not in their interest.

The second problem is settlement, over time the blown insulation falls to the bottom under its own weight rendering it next to useless, its also near impossible to remove if it all goes wrong.

If you want an honest independant opinion get a chartered building surveyor to come and take a look.

 

[webgeek]

Check out energyflo.co.uk. Dynamic insulation = airflow = a great way to combat the risk of damp ingress.