Absolutely - I look forward to another meet-up!
The cause of the damp was (possible over filling aside) blockages at the eaves.
Air wasn’t circulating and I never recognised it.
It’s just got worse and worse over the years bit by bit, and I’ve not paid enough attention. 🤦🏻♂️
The drips caused the insulation to become wet on the top then it started a vicious cycle.
Ventilation is more important than a lot of people realise. I read a fair bit about this when we were building our house. I insulated our loft and made sure the vents in the eaves were clear. So far it looks okay. A friend just had to have her roof seen to as some of the wood was rotting. Don't want that.
Ooof. That’s incredible you built your own house.
What a fantastic and possibly stressful experience!
I couldn’t believe there were bricks and rubble at the end of each rafter, blocking the air flow.
The guy who did the roof 6 years ago must have got lazy.
We’re selling this house, so we’re making sure it’s in the best condition it can be before we list it.
Indeed, a rotten roof is useful to no one.
It’s drying out nicely now - absolutely everything is out. It’s going to have a new lease of life!
I could do a post about the house some time. We moved in 17 years ago! I had a blog back then, but it's not online any more.
I’d love that