Hi all,
The flat I rent out has recently been having condensation issues throughout the property but especially in the bathroom. The ceiling has now gone black with mould.
The council who manage the building have inspected the property and said I need to install an extractor fan in the bathroom. The window does open and there has never been an issue in the 20+ years since being owned by my family. However, I decided I will install one anyway to keep the council happy.
The council have told me I am not allowed to install the fan in the ceiling as it's a communal loft, and the only way I'm allowed do it, is to drill through the brickwork and wall mount it.
Obviously heat rises and the best location I can install the fan would require the steam to be extracted downwards and to the other side of the bathroom bypassing the shower curtain. I cannot install it above the window as the soffit board on the exterior finishes just above the window frame and contains asbestos. I have attached a picture of the bathroom, the basketball is place I intended to install.
I honestly do not believe this will prevent the ceiling from going black again and will not work efficiently as the steam will still sit on the ceiling above the shower.
In my opinion in needs to go directly above the shower.
The council are due to inspect the roof this month as there is condensation issues in all rooms, so I feel there is something bigger going on. Especially as it's not been an issue before and the tenants open the window after each shower for an hour or two.
I'm just after more thoughts from experienced tradesmen as to whether the location of that fan would be beneficial especially the amount of effort it will take to install. I don't it would make much difference.
Any suggestions and opinions appreciated.
Many Thanks
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The flat I rent out has recently been having condensation issues throughout the property but especially in the bathroom. The ceiling has now gone black with mould.
The council who manage the building have inspected the property and said I need to install an extractor fan in the bathroom. The window does open and there has never been an issue in the 20+ years since being owned by my family. However, I decided I will install one anyway to keep the council happy.
The council have told me I am not allowed to install the fan in the ceiling as it's a communal loft, and the only way I'm allowed do it, is to drill through the brickwork and wall mount it.
Obviously heat rises and the best location I can install the fan would require the steam to be extracted downwards and to the other side of the bathroom bypassing the shower curtain. I cannot install it above the window as the soffit board on the exterior finishes just above the window frame and contains asbestos. I have attached a picture of the bathroom, the basketball is place I intended to install.
I honestly do not believe this will prevent the ceiling from going black again and will not work efficiently as the steam will still sit on the ceiling above the shower.
In my opinion in needs to go directly above the shower.
The council are due to inspect the roof this month as there is condensation issues in all rooms, so I feel there is something bigger going on. Especially as it's not been an issue before and the tenants open the window after each shower for an hour or two.
I'm just after more thoughts from experienced tradesmen as to whether the location of that fan would be beneficial especially the amount of effort it will take to install. I don't it would make much difference.
Any suggestions and opinions appreciated.
Many Thanks
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