greasemonkey   10 #1 Posted October 27, 2018 Hi we moved to this 1960s bungalow 2 years ago since then we have wet windows in winter any help would be appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
smithy266 Â Â 21 #2 Posted October 27, 2018 You need to contact Envirovent...it transformeed our house. Got rid of all condensatuion and moukd, caused basically by a lack of dry air circulation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   306 #3 Posted October 27, 2018 You need heat and ventilation, especially on older properties that will have been upgraded over the years.  If you have double glazing you should have open vents in most windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rich_e   10 #4 Posted October 30, 2018 A heat recovery ventilation unit will sort out your problem. Should be easy to install in a bungalow.  It basically extracts air from your kitchen and bathroom and supplies fresh air to your living room and bedrooms. Heat is recovered from the extracted air and transferred to the fresh air coming in. This saves on your heating bills.  Hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ez8004 Â Â 10 #5 Posted October 30, 2018 A dehumidifier works as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
biscotti   10 #6 Posted October 30, 2018 Or simply open a window or two every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #7 Posted October 30, 2018 I'd go with dehumidifier.  Can someone explain the open window thing to me though, I can't make sense of it. House is a bit cold and damp, mould grows round window. So I open the window to let in more cold damp air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
biscotti   10 #8 Posted October 31, 2018 I'd go with dehumidifier. Can someone explain the open window thing to me though, I can't make sense of it. House is a bit cold and damp, mould grows round window. So I open the window to let in more cold damp air.  Or, from alternative viewpoint, you let the mould spores out.  Changing the air is always a good thing. In older houses, the chimneys do that. In newer ones you either need vents or some open windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #9 Posted October 31, 2018 Or, from alternative viewpoint, you let the mould spores out. .  That I had not considered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
smithy266 Â Â 21 #10 Posted October 31, 2018 We started going along the dehumidifier route, but it didnt solve the problem. Older houses were not designed to have sealed windows and doors, not fitted carpets, nor loads of insulation. No central heating....they needed a constant flow of air, through window gaps, up chimneys, through floorboards....systems such as Envirovent make up for these 'improvements' bu feeding a constant stream of fresh air through the house... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
topflat29 Â Â 10 #11 Posted November 1, 2018 Are the windows wet because you still have the original single glazing and wooden frame in the bedroom window ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
choogling   14 #12 Posted November 1, 2018 get the open fire back in action it will ventilate and heat at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...