Hi all, embarking on my second bathroom renovation, project details are available here (http://www.diychatroom.com/f49/cond...emo-bathtub-shower-conversion-flooring-98814/).
I'm in a garden-style (4 story) condo complex built in 1980. A serious design flaw is that the bathrooms (and wash/dryer utility rooms) were all built interior, with no windows. Further problem is that there is no exterior ventilation for bathroom fans.. they simply "circulate." FURTHER problem is that the HOA/Condo association will not allow me to puncture the exterior structure on the side or roof, meaning no building of ductwork.
I've spoken with management about what others have done in remodeling (we've been here 3 years), as I'm sure people are running into the problems we are having.. and they say "well, leave the door open and open windows in adjoining rooms."
Sorry... if you checked out the link to my post on the project, you'll see the mold issue we are having.
SO... other than venting up into space between floors (this does nothing but complicate things for me later on or my neighbors, and is probably not to code)... the only thing I've thought of is a dehumidifier.
Problem is, this is directly off of our master bedroom, and those things are loud SOBs...
I found this on Amazon.com, with some pretty good reviews, wondering if you all have had experience:
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Edv-2200-Eva-Dry-Mid-Size-Dehumidifier/dp/B001QTW6KQ/ref=pd_sim_hpc_3
Also wondering if there are any "built in" models you've seen, as I'd like this to look finished, not "temporary," as it certainly will require to be on and connected most of the time. I was googling a bit to see if there are integrated models with bathroom fans/lights, but couldn't find anything.
Or, any other suggestions, besides mounting a revolt on the HOA?
I'm in a garden-style (4 story) condo complex built in 1980. A serious design flaw is that the bathrooms (and wash/dryer utility rooms) were all built interior, with no windows. Further problem is that there is no exterior ventilation for bathroom fans.. they simply "circulate." FURTHER problem is that the HOA/Condo association will not allow me to puncture the exterior structure on the side or roof, meaning no building of ductwork.
I've spoken with management about what others have done in remodeling (we've been here 3 years), as I'm sure people are running into the problems we are having.. and they say "well, leave the door open and open windows in adjoining rooms."
Sorry... if you checked out the link to my post on the project, you'll see the mold issue we are having.
SO... other than venting up into space between floors (this does nothing but complicate things for me later on or my neighbors, and is probably not to code)... the only thing I've thought of is a dehumidifier.
Problem is, this is directly off of our master bedroom, and those things are loud SOBs...
I found this on Amazon.com, with some pretty good reviews, wondering if you all have had experience:
http://www.amazon.com/Eva-dry-Edv-2200-Eva-Dry-Mid-Size-Dehumidifier/dp/B001QTW6KQ/ref=pd_sim_hpc_3
Also wondering if there are any "built in" models you've seen, as I'd like this to look finished, not "temporary," as it certainly will require to be on and connected most of the time. I was googling a bit to see if there are integrated models with bathroom fans/lights, but couldn't find anything.
Or, any other suggestions, besides mounting a revolt on the HOA?