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I live in a new build Taylor Wimpey property that was built 5 years ago. I had my loft boarded about two years ago and then recently went into my loft to find that all my stuff was covered in mold and the sagging was wet and the point where some sort of taping was applied between the overlaps. I have since purchased vent flaps and moved insulation that was blocking ventaltion into the property. I have noticed that my timbers frames are really wet at the point where the black sagging touches the joists. I am really struggling to know if this is due to condensation or another issue? please see pictures
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Hi all , hope all are well . I have an issue with a new build extension . It’s timber frame and I have been building it with sub contractors over the past 2 months. the roof is on and it’s plaster boarded , heating is on , underfloor in slab. in the past few days we had very cold still weather, I noticed a dripping from inside the frame and removed a board to see condensation which was dripping through the vapour barrier. This is external condensation which is tracking through the vapour barrier. Obviously the frame went up in very wet conditions and my theory is that the low temperature has resulted in the damp frame evaporating and freezing on the roof . The ceiling is vaulted so there is no loft space. Is this reasonable assumption and if so will it resolve itself as it dries, and how long may this take ? one issue is that the Vapour barrier is lapped down and on to the ceiling insulation , which is forming a low point , not ideal but will it be a long term issue ? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
