Combat Condensation With Our Handy Tips!

While most of us will be familiar with the signature symptoms of condensation such as beads of water on windows in the morning and water droplets on bathroom walls after a hot shower, many are unaware that condensation is actually the most common cause of damp problems in the UK

Thankfully taking some simple precautionary steps can prevent condensation developing into a variety of unwelcome property problems such as discoloured and patchy damp stains appearing on your walls, aesthetically unappealing bubbling or peeling wallpaper or even resulting in the growth and spread of potentially harmful black mould.

What Causes Condensation?

The simple is answer is… we do. Whether it comes from showering, cooking or drying clothes, any activity that releases moist and damp air into the home contributes towards condensation. A study has shown that on average a household of four will release the equivalent of a surprising seventeen pints of water into the atmosphere of the building PER DAY through such activities.

If all this moisture heavy air finds itself trapped inside the property then it will eventually make its way onto a surface colder than itself (glass and tiled areas are the usual culprits) where the liquid contained in the air is released as beads of water.

How Can I Prevent Condensation Problems?

Firstly it is important to note that some degree of condensation is inevitable in the home.

Unless we would like to go back to living in draughty homes without hot water, the most sensible course of action is to follow our guidelines to reduce the amount of humid air we allow to circulate the home.

Our handy tips for combating condensation mainly concentrate on ways to improve ventilation in the home. This is vital because a source of fresh, clean and dry air is necessary to effectively ‘flush out’ damp air from the home and prevent it from settling on walls and other surfaces where it can become problematic.

Additionally our guide outlines some simple measures you can take that will reduce the amount of steam and humid air you allow into the home. Simple acts like covering pots and pans while cooking or drying clothes outside rather than indoors can have a dramatic effect on reducing condensation.

Professional Condensation Treatment

Some people find that even if they follow our advice on how to reduce condensation, they still find evidence of problems related to condensation such as persistent damp patches on their walls. If this is the case then you may wish to consider a professional solution to address the issue and return your home back to its best.

Damp and dingy homes can be transformed into fresh and hospitable spaces with whole house ventilation systems, there are specific ventilation units for problematic rooms such as Kitchens and Bathrooms. Furthermore, if you notice that only one particular wall or area is affected by damp then you might be interested in finding out more about anti-condensation paint.

To read more about both DIY and professional condensation solutions take a look at our page: www.petercox.com/our-services/condensation/solutions

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