Has anyone had this same issue, or recommend what u would do. I have an investment property, it is a second floor unit, out of a three story complex. So it has a concrete floor and roof. The paint in the bathroom is subjected to a lot of moisture from the shower as there is no exhaust fan fitted causing the paint to peel and excess mould. I do not want the moisture to start seeping into the plaster and walls. I emailed my property manager asking to get a quote on a wall mounted exhaust fan.
They replied that they would not be able to install it to the exterior wall of the bathroom where the window is as the gas hot water system is there and may not be compliant due to combustion/flue gases. Therefore they propose to install it to the section of wall that is actually the plumbing duct.
I'm thinking that this may cause more issues venting moisture into the duct, as I don't know how well ventilated it is either or if it's allowed.
As well as the issue of installing new surface duct on the cement roof to run power to the new fan from the bathroom light fitting, they could also drill into a water pipe or conduit for which they won't take responsibility. Will insurance cover me?. It is strata.
I really want to fix the moisture issue, but think that I could be causing bigger issues later on. I don't want to remove the gas hot water system for electric, this is an extra cost to me that I don't want.
What would you do???
Ta
They replied that they would not be able to install it to the exterior wall of the bathroom where the window is as the gas hot water system is there and may not be compliant due to combustion/flue gases. Therefore they propose to install it to the section of wall that is actually the plumbing duct.
I'm thinking that this may cause more issues venting moisture into the duct, as I don't know how well ventilated it is either or if it's allowed.
As well as the issue of installing new surface duct on the cement roof to run power to the new fan from the bathroom light fitting, they could also drill into a water pipe or conduit for which they won't take responsibility. Will insurance cover me?. It is strata.
I really want to fix the moisture issue, but think that I could be causing bigger issues later on. I don't want to remove the gas hot water system for electric, this is an extra cost to me that I don't want.
What would you do???
Ta