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1 week agoWhy never to ignore wet loft insulation
Loft insulation becomes wet mainly due to internal condensation from warm, moist indoor air and roof leaks, often worsened by poor installation and ventilation.
Due to activities like cooking, bathing, laundering clothes and even just breathing, air inside the home contains a certain small percentage of water vapour. That's why we notice drops of water dribbling down our windows during the autumn and winter months. When the water vapour hits the windows, the cold surface turns the vapour into liquid water - what we know as condensation.
As autumn settles in and energy costs remain a worry for millions, many households are debating whether to keep their heating on low throughout the day or switch it on only when needed. Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has issued a warning that could make a big difference to winter bills. He says that while leaving the heating on all day may feel convenient, it could end up costing more, and even create condensation problems in some homes.