Damp above bedroom window

[Stevecc]

Hello, can anyone advise on cause of damp above bedroom window

There is a gap, external wall, between the wall and the eaves which is not present above any other windows

Thanks

 

[foxhole]

Have you checked gutters?

 

[Stevecc]

foxhole, as best I can. I reached from inside the window, and I can't feel a blockage. But you have given me an idea, I can take a picture of the gutter. Thanks

 

[datarebal]

You have blocked the airflow with the pink fluff and you have un insulated exposed plaster board.
Add that to 1 f felt and you will get damp due to condensation .
Insulate fully , don't block any air flow
And ventilate the roof space .

 

[Stevecc]

datarebal thanks for you reply. It was like that when I found it. The pink insulation, stuffed in like that, is like that around the whole ceiling including the other two windows which don't have the damp problem. It could be the cause I don't know.

The missing insulation on the plasterboard ceiling, I will put some more insulation on.

Thanks

 

[datarebal]

Take out the pink , top up the rest . Don't block air flow into the loft space

 

[ree]

OP,
As Poster #2 - damp is coming down from the gutter/eaves/sofitt/fascia area.
You could make a DIY selfie photo stick to reach out from the window for pics?

 

[Alastairreid]

As Data said...blocked off eaves 1f felt..condensation. nothing to do with gutter or soffit.

 

[datarebal]

Yawn

 

[Stevecc]

Thanks for all your replies, I'll remove or bypass insulation blocking eaves vents. I'll probably slip some Roll Out Rafter Trays above the pink insulation. See how it goes

Many thanks

 

[datarebal]

Rafter roll is ideal then you won't block air flow. You will also need to extend the existing fluff so all plasterboard is covered.

 

[Stevecc]

datarebal many thanks for your help