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Ok . So I need to get the lighwell temperature to match the outside temperature yes ?

Oh ! There I was thinking a simple fan / vent was the solution 🙄. It ‘ feels’ drafty in the light well ( not sure why / how ) - circulating that air any help ?

Ok - erm . So what should I do to remove the excess moisture?? . Are you suggesting heating the light well ?

Well ! I tested that . Build nice and warm ; light well (expletive deleted)ing freezing . I left the ‘window ‘ open thinking mvhr on the build might circulate the air . But no joy . Assume I need an inline extractor - with pipe up to the glass ???

I bought loads . But I use them in ‘ isolated ‘ places ; otherwise I feel it’s over use . Will dig up the link - they weren’t expensive. No grouting . But will ‘ drift ‘ so need to be careful

Nope . Triple glazed window between build and light well

I’ve got some metal stud in the utility room as that was done first and was subject to water getting in . It’s ok to install - being straight is good . Not sure I prefer it over timber though . I found the metal rivets a real pita to ‘bite’ - but that’s probably me rather than a failing of the material. I *think* timber is still cheaper …. ???!

This light well is outside the insulated build . So has zero insulation or ventilation. As you can see it gets condensation on the inside of the glazing . Doesn’t block the light - but looks a bit crap . I’ve no intention of drilling the upstand it sits in for ventilation. Was wondering if a pipe up in the light well and some kind of extractor at the bottom of it would be sufficient to drag the air and moisture down …. 🤔

Admin ; can we make this a sticky ? . Perhaps on the main login page ; big flashing font at the top of the screen I think .

Don’t think flux will benefit me as I go out my way to use rather than export

HS2 is a mega money pit ! Also how ( what time scale ! ) will it ever return its investment costs . Some nukes be far better ( power stations not missiles )

@Russell griffiths as you showed faith in my skills improvement here’s a photo of the other wall done last week . ‘Drift ‘ across board faces around 2mm or so ….

Took off the last stud I did yesterday as correcting the other one seemed to suggest an issue with this one . Cant tell in the photo but a bit of crap has fallen down behind the membrane right at the top . Hit the membrane ; shatters crap - stud now tight to the wall ( not rude ) . Must remember to check membrane by feel for lumps

Which planet you on ?

Redone now . It was level at the bottom I.e skirting . This one drifted out only at the top - so probably put a level across the middle where it’s ok .m; didn’t notice until board up

Yeah . As “ worry “ takes over that particular board I took down and managed to get the stud in an additional 5mm or so . It still ‘ bends ‘ but less noticeable. It’s when you stick a straight edge across the face - like a long spirit level you see the wobbles across multiple boards ! . From my experience of plasters . I did a bathroom ceiling and it was super (expletive deleted) level ; laser proved it . Got it skimmed ; looked great . Put up some straight beading - at either end touching the ceiling - in the middle maybe 10mm out . Plasters are indeed only human and judge by eye .

Done plenty of studwork and never worried about a bit of drift . I’m now doing a long wall ( 14m ) I notice once I’ve boarded typically a bow on some boards . Studs must be out or warped I assume . Worst case is around 10mm in the centre . Is this acceptable drift ? . Once skimmed and painted will it be even noticeable??

Not had mine done yet . We’re living in it and it’s all boarded out 🙄🙄🙄

Cool . You go first . All my neighbours please 👍

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I guess it’s because I got it so could have got more . No reason - just could of . As I said it would impact the budget and hassle . Hindsight is a wonderful gift !

that would explain why I couldn’t find one ! . Right ! - tighty it is ! 👍

Perhaps I murder @nod neighbors and he murders mine ? . The perfect non linked crime - apart from posting it here … I’ll plead insanity - pretty sure that’ll work .

I thought the gap between ceiling and structure had to be at least 30cm . Understand this requirement for timber joists etc . But if it’s a concrete ceiling ; what is the min ? ta !