Condensation in my shed

12 years ago

I have started to get condensation in my shed and cannot for the life of me prevent it. I am worried that it will damage my shed does anybody know how to prevent this from happening?

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vetivert8
12 years ago
I'll have to guess a lot here!

If this is a new shed - is it made of aluminium or galvanised sheeting; and, is it insulated and lined, particularly in the roof? Has it got a new concrete floor that's still curing? Have you arranged for the stormwater/run-off from the roof to go into a butt or soak pit or catchment system away from the building?

Is there something 'breathing' in there - such as foliage drying off or a crop in to over-winter?

Is it attached to a glasshouse that's watered/misted?

Have you any moving air passing through the shed to help move the excess moisture away? Or have you got some sort of air intake system that's bringing in warm air - that hits a colder surface and makes those wretched beads of moisture?

Have you got any sort of passive capture system? - one that uses silica crystals and a water-catcher bowl, for example. Often used in spare rooms and wardrobes to eliminate damp/mildew. (No power needed.)

If it's just the windows - could you use something like ag-fleece, or plastic film (such as you'd use on a tunnel house) to create a cheap version of double glazing?
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