Tips on Condensation Control

Damp and mould sets in in homes where condensation is allowed to accumulate. Damp and mould by themselves are serious health hazards that can cause many ailments. To control these conditions a home owner should take steps to contain condensation. The occurrence of rising damp in a home is a major issue that must be dealt with by professionals. But often a change in lifestyle might help you control the accumulation of moisture and condensation. Two major reasons for damp are:

Water not being able to escape

Water seeping in

Ventilation is necessary in maintaining a dry environment. We often keep windows and vents shut during the winter, and modern draught proofing does not permit water vapours to escape. Condensation occurs from tumble drying, showering, bathing, boiling kettles and food preparation. Even your own breath can add to the moisture content in the air. Steam from cooking and washing will condense on the coolest spots in your home – i.e. windows, walls etc. The water will accumulate as damp spots that may go on to harbour infestations of fungi known as moulds. Bathrooms are most prone to accumulations of moisture and infestations of deadly toxic black moulds. Wherever moisture might accumulate, you may find black moulds. To avoid these circumstances, you should ventilate your property in a systematic way. Dehumidifiers are good for removing humidity and wet spots. Professionals may also suggest some other ways to relieve you of condensation problems:
Positive Pressure Ventilation – PPV is a system that creates positive pressure to draw in the filtered fresh air to circulate it gently around your home, reducing condensation and minimising growth of dangerous moulds

Installation of Extractor Fans – The ideal way to remove moisture and damp from high humidity zones like your kitchen or bathroom is to install extractor fan ventilation systems

When damp conditions are beyond the home owner’s control the phenomenon of rising damp may be encountered when wall paper and paint starts to peel off the walls, plaster bloats up and peels off the walls. This is caused by the failure of the damp proofing course during the construction of the house. Rising damp can cause massive property damage. If your home is showing evidence of rising damp, you should call in expert professionals for arresting this damage. The professionals will suggest an appropriate treatment in accordance to the severity of the condition and extent of damage. To prevent future costs take measures to control condensation. Nottingham residents can ask for professional help for all their damp problems and avoid future property damage.