A new year, a better loft. Happy new year Hivers!

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2021.

Brexit. Covid. Pubs are shut.

I guess it’s appropriate I look like I’m covered in shit. That’s what it feels like.

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I’ve spent New Year’s Day up in the loft, after discovering only 2 days ago that it was sopping wet with condensation

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Warmer countries don’t have such problems I suspect, but a dreary damp cold winter in England is an on going battle to keep (basically anything) dry.

So I have done the only thing that needed doing and got stuck in good and proper.

Gone are the days of watching crap New Years Day films and drinking great beer.

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However, the whole house will now benefit from a dry loft - hopefully no more damp, and it will be warmer.

Happy new year to all the HIVERS out there.

Thanks for all your support throughout the last 2 years - it means a lot!

Mid-January will see my 3rd year on the blockchain!
Ace times.

Cheers for reading, @ashtv.

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Thanks for continuing to make Hive awesome.

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Hope 2021 will be a better year for everyone. Happy New Year!

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Thanks, same to you!

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A damp loft is definitely not good. What was the problem?

Hope the rest of 2021 is better and that we can meet up again.

!BEER

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Doing something similar over here! Lot's of New Years cleaning. Everything must go! Happy New Year!

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Excellent work! Gotta be done if it’s gotta be done!

Happy new year dude, I hope life is good where you are. Any projects you’re working on at the moment?

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Happy New Year Pal

Wishing you a smooth year ahead.

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Thanks mate, same to you!

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