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alysakiwi4

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#285815 19-May-2021 13:45
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Hey guys, I'm having an absolute mare of a time trying to figure out if I even have an issue to worry about.

 

We have a corrugated steel shed (walls and roof) on a concrete block. The concrete block is hi spec and the shed is all metal. It has vermin trap edging around the bottom. It also has eco-batts and is lined with Gib. The inside structure is wooden. 

 

Im really worried there is moisture going to get up into the walls from the outside by way of there being no seal between teh concrete base and the bottom of the steel sheets. And also because of the way the corrugated iron sits it has obvious gaps for air to get up and under.

 

Should i be concerned about moisture getting in between the outer steel and the batts/gib? Or is it only rainfall thats an issue with mould etc. The inside of the barn is quite condensation-y on the windows too. 

 

Its used as our office and rumpus room so its carpeted too. 

 

 

 

I'm also trying to find a build to come and take another look but have only had feedback from 2 people on builderscrack who aren't really the right type of labourer for this job. 

 

 

 


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wellygary
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  #2709628 19-May-2021 13:57
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There should be a Vapour Barrier between the steel and the interior insulation, (likely "housewrap" or potentially RAB panelling) 

 

Venting at the bottom is a positive as it will allow any water that enters (or is formed with condensation) to drain out, - otherwise it could become trapped or be forced inside...

 

A big barn will have lots of air that can condense as the temperature rises and falls...




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  #2709630 19-May-2021 14:02
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Is there a moisture barrier on the foundation? When it was built was occupancy planned for?




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alysakiwi4

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  #2709632 19-May-2021 14:05
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Thanks for the replies. Ill go back and check the building photos I took to see if we did put that paper up. I think we did! 

 

So sealing the bottom would actually hinder the condensation issue as the natural sweating from the steel would actually get trapped then?

 

It was made as an office/rumpus but to put carpet in definitely. 

 

 

 

 




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  #2709640 19-May-2021 14:26
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alysakiwi4: So sealing the bottom would actually hinder the condensation issue as the natural sweating from the steel would actually get trapped then?

 

Correct.

 

Can't find an exact reference for your situation but page 24 gives you an idea of the priniples.  A bit of air circulating behind the cladding is generally benifical. 


alysakiwi4

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#2709643 19-May-2021 14:30
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You're amazing, thank you so so much! That looks like a read for later tonight! Much appreciated

 

 

 


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