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Dealing with Damp and Condensation February 2019 If you need assistance understanding the information in this document, please contact us on 0300 365 1111.
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Damp and condensation
Is your home damp? What is condensation? Why is it a problem? Is it condensation?
Damp can cause mould, which will You will always find moisture in the Left untreated, condensation can Condensation is not the only
grow and live on home furnishings, air, even though it’s not visible to the result in mould growth on walls, cause of damp. It can also
walls, ceilings and can cause rot to eye. If the air gets colder, it cannot ceilings, furniture, furnishings, and come from:
timber around the homes. hold all the moisture and tiny drops clothing in cupboards and drawers.
yy Leaking pipes, overflows
of water appear, you will find this is It can also affect plaster and cause
and wastes
Damp houses encourage the growth most common around the windows in woodwork to rot.
of mould which in turn increases the your home. This is condensation. You yy Rain seeping through the roof
risk of respiratory illness. More often can notice it when you can see your What are the different where a tile or slate is missing,
than not damp found in homes is breath on a cold day, or when your types of dampness? spilling from a blocked gutter,
caused by condensation. bathroom mirror mists over when Damp is generally caused by a fault penetrating around window frames,
taking a shower. in the structure of the building. or leaking through a cracked pipe
yy Rising damp due to a defective
Condensation mainly occurs during There are two basic types of damp: damp course or because there
the colder months, whether it is
yy Penetrating damp happens when is no damp-course
raining or dry. It appears on cold
surfaces and in places where there water enters your home through yy Damp proof course being
is little movement of air. an external defect (for example, a ‘bridged’ by soil piled against
crack in a wall or a loose roof tile) the outside wall
Look for it in corners, on or near yy Rising damp is when there is a
windows, in or behind wardrobes problem with the damp proof
and cupboards. It often forms on course or membrane and water
north facing walls. rises from the ground into the
walls or floor
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How to avoid condensation
These quick and easy steps will Ventilate to yy Ventilate cupboards and wardrobes.
help you reduce condensation remove moisture Avoid putting too many things in
in your home: them as this stops the air circulating
You can ventilate your home
and leave space between the back
without making draughts.
Produce less moisture of the wardrobes and the wall.
yy Try and keep a small window ajar Where possible, position wardrobes
Some ordinary daily activities
when someone is in the room and furniture against internal walls
produce a lot of moisture
very quickly. yy Ventilate the kitchen and bathroom yy When window units are replaced,
when in use by opening the window the new frames incorporate trickle
yy Cover pans when cooking and
or better still, use a humidistat vents which should be opened to
do not leave kettles boiling
controlled electric fan. These help reduce moisture in the room
yy Dry washing outdoors on a line, are relatively cheap to use and
or put it in the bathroom with the they automatically run when air Insulate, draught-proof
door closed and the window open becomes humid in the room and heat your home
or with the fan on Insulation and draught-proofing will
yy Close kitchen and bathroom doors
yy Vent any tumble dryer on the when these rooms are in use, even help keep your home warm and will
outside, unless it is the self if your kitchen or bathroom has also cut fuel bills. When the whole
condensing type an extractor fan as this will help home is warmer, condensation is
prevent moisture reaching the less likely.
other rooms, especially bedrooms,
which are often colder and more
likely to get condensation
8 DAMP AND CONDENSATION DAMP AND CONDENSATION 9 04 Take steps against mould yy First of all, treat any mould you may already have in your home. If you continue to deal with the basic problems of condensation, mould should not reappear yy To kill and remove mould, wipe down walls and window frames with a fungicide wash. Fungicide can be found in many household cleaning appliances, make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions precisely. You will need to dry clean mildewed clothes and shampoo carpets. yy After treatment, redecorate using a good quality fungicidal paint to help prevent mould recurring. Note that this paint is not effective if overlaid with ordinary paints or wallpaper
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