BB10
20th November 2007, 05:23 PM
I have recently built a holiday house on the South Coast of NSW.
Towards the end of last summer I had finished the downstairs storage, laundry, bathroom and had noticed after installing the fridge we had a large amount of furry mould start growing in certain areas. After cleaning and relocating the fridge to upstairs the problem seemed to be solved.
I have had the room waterproofed internally and externally but it is on the south side of the house with little air movement from the outside. I now have the problem of condensation on the tiles to about 300mm from the floor. The toilet also has condensation. This condensation is now collecting on the tiled floor and a black spotted mould growing.
My thoughts are that the humidity from the outside is entering the window and condensating on the cold tiles and toilet. I do not think it is moisture tracking through the external walls. Should I install an in line duct fan on timer to get the air moving or be sucking fresh air from the outside. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Brett :D
Towards the end of last summer I had finished the downstairs storage, laundry, bathroom and had noticed after installing the fridge we had a large amount of furry mould start growing in certain areas. After cleaning and relocating the fridge to upstairs the problem seemed to be solved.
I have had the room waterproofed internally and externally but it is on the south side of the house with little air movement from the outside. I now have the problem of condensation on the tiles to about 300mm from the floor. The toilet also has condensation. This condensation is now collecting on the tiled floor and a black spotted mould growing.
My thoughts are that the humidity from the outside is entering the window and condensating on the cold tiles and toilet. I do not think it is moisture tracking through the external walls. Should I install an in line duct fan on timer to get the air moving or be sucking fresh air from the outside. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Brett :D