Mould Problems - Only One Bedroom

Rendering would be the original on the house, back in 1960's. The paint isn't original but is prior to cwi.
 
When urea formaldehyde decomposes over time, it creates chemical fumes. There is evidence that exposure to high levels of airborne formaldehyde can lead to respiratory problems and other health issues.

that would be the part I would worry about ..
get them to take it out of all the walls .. and replace it . with fiber or beads
 
can't tell what that is from those pics .. ..
but with the pic earlier on with the foam coming out your breather blocks I presumed foam
 
29th and 30th of August it's booked in to be extracted (front and rear).

I have made the decision to not re-insulate, it's just not worth the hassle - i'll only be looking for damp spots over the next winter if so and I've lost trust in people installing it correctly.

CIGA have been very good, I know there have been horror stories and difficulty with them resolving issues. In my case they tried to put all the blame on my render at first, but it only took one more email disputing this and they offered to do everything under the warranty.

I shall keep the thread updated.
 
so you don't think trying to claim for consequent dillapidation of paint or render would pan out ?
are they trying to get you to settle quick because they know you could go further.

2 days to extract it all .. i've got no idea, but seems quick - guess they have to drill additional holes and break it up and suck it out ??? take pictures ?
 
jpaul said:
so you don't think trying to claim for consequent dillapidation of paint or render would pan out ?
are they trying to get you to settle quick because they know you could go further.

2 days to extract it all .. i've got no idea, but seems quick - guess they have to drill additional holes and break it up and suck it out ??? take pictures ?
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It would if I had someone to claim against but they've gone in to liquidation, so it's only CIGA I can deal with who only deal with the insulation itself according to the terms.

I could probably spend the next year getting solicitors involved causing a lot of time, money and stress to get them to sort the render and paint out too but time is not something I have with 2 kids and a business.

It's only the front and back walls as it's a mid terrace, so I guess this may have a bearing on the time required? I don't know how long it should take, that's the problem.
 
I have come across someone with a really great solution compared to re-rendering.

He is basically going to do what pocah suggested, strip the paint, chase the cracks and repair. Then he is going to "bag" the wall with a slurry. Then prime, then spray a high textured coating of wethertex. All this for £1200 which I think is unreal considering the work involved.
 
It's most likely the walls / cavity insulation.

If not then it's a lack of heating and ventilation.

How many hours of the day is the bedroom door closed? Leave it open unless it needs to be closed. If you are closing it make sure it's not for extended periods of time like longer than 4 hours.

Turn radiator in room to max. Leave vents in windows open. Try and circulate the air in the room constantly with new fresh air replacing vented air.
 
Psycho Sonny said:
It's most likely the walls / cavity insulation.

If not then it's a lack of heating and ventilation.

How many hours of the day is the bedroom door closed? Leave it open unless it needs to be closed. If you are closing it make sure it's not for extended periods of time like longer than 4 hours.

Turn radiator in room to max. Leave vents in windows open. Try and circulate the air in the room constantly with new fresh air replacing vented air.
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We're still having the insulation removed, it's just that's what we're doing afterwards to sort the external decor out and will add weatherproofing.

There's no ventilation in the room, so this has to be added first
 
Solus said:
He is basically going to do what pocah suggested, strip the paint, chase the cracks and repair. Then he is going to "bag" the wall with a slurry. Then prime, then spray a high textured coating of wethertex. All this for £1200 which I think is unreal considering the work involved.
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will you have to wait for wall to dry out after insulation removed ?
... presumably insulation removal company can't offer a combined package .. shared scaffolding tower ...

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Psycho Sonny said:
It's most likely the walls / cavity insulation.
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jpaul said:
will you have to wait for wall to dry out after insulation removed ?
... presumably insulation removal company can't offer a combined package .. shared scaffolding tower ...

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The insulation company don't do render or painting, so unfortunately no. The insulation was apparently dry when we had the assessment, but we shall soon see. The issue is mainly due to voids and poor installation rather than the insulation being wet (causing condensation on cold spots on the internal wall).
 
We are now free of insulation. The rear was all dry and fluffy, whereas the front was damp in many places, mostly in the areas we are experiencing issues!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mTrR7Gv6aKj4M2f49

I am so glad I didn't do what ciga wanted initially, which was for me to make the front wall watertight (spend out) and leave damp insulation in the cavity!

It's a great relief to have it out and that I have found the cause of the damp. I shall now waterproof the walls, AFTER the insulation has been removed.
 
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