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condensation in the garage

jacko - 26/12/15 at 01:45 PM

How can i stop it
Iv just been in the garage and any thing made of metal is wet tools / etc
jacko

cliftyhanger - 26/12/15 at 01:52 PM

Good ventilation.
Heating the garage.
Sealing it and a dehumidifier.

The first one is usually the cheapest and most effective.

loggyboy - 26/12/15 at 01:53 PM

If its not intentionally insulated then ventilate it well. Any sources of damp? Tumble dryer, leak?

jacko - 26/12/15 at 02:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
If its not intentionally insulated then ventilate it well. Any sources of damp? Tumble dryer, leak?

I must admit the roof is not the best it's old and needs replacing and thats next years job,
I would like to replace the old roof with a steel insulated panel type but its just stopping the damp for this year

mark chandler - 26/12/15 at 02:10 PM

All you can do is ventilation unless you want the heat perminatly !

It's a right pain, if you use a propane heater stop!

theprisioner - 26/12/15 at 03:45 PM

I have this problem, every time the temperature rises when the moisture content is a high percentage. I use a dehumidifier, and a greenhouse heater placed very near the unit. Greenhouse heater are very low consumption and just keeps the unit working more efficiently. If you try and use a dehumidifier at very low temperatures a) it will freeze up b) not be very efficient. I plumbed the drain outside to save it cutting out when full. Don't operate it at all below freezing. I have used this setup for years and stops the kit and tools rusting.

jossey - 26/12/15 at 07:56 PM

Buy a dehumidifier machine
Insulate garage
Damp proof floor
Ventilate for summer.

Dave Bailey - 26/12/15 at 10:11 PM

I bought a Mitsubishi dehumidifier and it is brilliant......

Dave B