On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:54:26 GMT, Steve
wrote:

Marky P wrote:
Hi,

My flat suffers from a very minor case of damp. I get severe
condensation on all windows (double glazed) and there's a slight
claminess to the walls and bedding. Also, powdered products (ie:
salt, sugar etc) in the kitchen cupboards go hard after a while. I've
noticed the problem seems worse at this time of year. anything shut
in storage cupboards can suffer from mould. Would a dehumidifier help
or is there another way, such as silica gel in the cupboards?

Thanks,

Marky P.

Ventilation and more ventilation!

Seriously that is the only way. Possibly a dehumidifier might help but
it will only help and not cure problem. Forget silica gel - it would
soon become saturated and then be useless.

Steve


As I mentioned above, I don't think ventilation is the problem, as
there is a slight draft coming through the rubber seals of the
windows. The worst case of condensation is on the bedroom windows in
the morning, even if a window is left open overnight.

Marky P.