Fixing condensation issues / Discussions

How do you stop high condensation in a house?

...condensation on walls can bring. This page is a great place to start understanding what is going on –  Condensation on windows in homes - Why is it there? How to stop condensation?  Jamaica is a tropical climate and therefore rather humid, so its not a surprise that you have high relative humidity. You are taking the r...

Posted by Milly Bassier Sept. 27, 2021 Walls and Roofs 1 response

Will vapour barrier paint fix a flat roof with open cell insulation?

We are in Ontario and have been having problems with condesation and leaks from our flat roof for a few years, even after having the roof replaced. We finally determined that the problem is the original builder used open-cell spray foam to insulate instead of closed-cell. My understanding is that means we have effectiv...

Posted by Adrian P May 3, 2024 Air and vapour barriers 1 response