Curved ceilings lots of condensation

Question

Hello, I’m wondering if you have any advice. My house had curved ceilings upstairs, which the last two winters have had bad condensation/water once it gets cold outside. Is this made worse by putting the heating on? The house is very cold particularly on the one side, which sees the worst of the condensation. 

From previous advice it’s something to do with a large uninsulated gap where the curve has been put into the ceilings. Do you have any advice long term and short term?

Thank you,
Emily

Craig · Accepted Answer

It’s a volted ceiling so  so depending on where they are you could get them insulated and try adding vents in the attic area around the problem to vent out the hot air that’s getting trapped up there

Qaiser · Answer

Hello by the sound of it, it appears you may need a felt job done. Possibly water is run back in house causing damp from roof. Possible new felt is required. £4400

Kye · Answer

Try vents in the actual roof 
Insulation 
Change any broken slates on roof

Long term re roof it new felt new batton new tiles new ridge kit

Craig · Answer

This is possibly the cause although there are a few other potential causes. Fill the gaps with lagging and/or add roof vents. Breathable felt helps although this is usually installed with a reroof .
The cause is due to warm humid air coming in to contact with cold surfaces releasing moisture .

Levi · Answer

"It’s most likely a volted ceiling so you could.  Put some vents in to help stop the condensation and damp.

Vincent · Answer

you could re insulated if you can gain assece or pump area ful of exspanding  form

David · Answer

The likleyhood is cold spots due to uninsulated areas where the hot air is hitting the cold spots,  generally this will be worse the colder it.gets ,   solution is to insulate the cold.spots ,   and stop.the cold air getting to these areas

Robert · Answer

I would advise you to make the ceiling with ceiling panels - firstly, it will look beautiful, secondly, it will certainly hide any unevenness and even if there are some stains on the ceiling, they will never turn out ugly yellow. stains on the ceiling because the panels are plastic, the installation takes place in one day and it's done and the costs are also low

Owen · Answer

I would definitely have an housing inspector come out to asses this because if house wasn't properly insulated you will not be liable for costs

Robert · Answer

Hi Emily.
With out looking it's very hard to say. It could be many of different things. I would be happy to come and have a look and advise you then.
But sounds as if u may have a problem with the roof but with out seeing it it's very difficult. Thanks robert.

Curved ceilings lots of condensation

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