A Guide to Prevent Condensation in a Property
How does condensation start?
Condensation starts when warm moisture in the air connecting with a cold surface. Air then starts to release moisture, and this is when tiny droplets start to appear. It then starts to find enclosed and cold surfaces.
What are the cold spots?
· Around windows and doors
· Walls close to windows and doors
· Trapped walls from furniture
What causes condensation in a property?
Normal day to day things cause condensation, there is a list below:
· Cooking with lids off pans
· Having a shower or a bath
· Drying washing indoors
· Using a tumble dryer
How can you ventilate your house better?
All the above can cause condensation if rooms are not well ventilated when these activities are being carried out.
Keeping Windows Open
when you are cooking or having a bath or shower opening a window will help ventilate, both activities cause big build ups of moisture into the air. By opening windows, it helps fresh air circulate around your home rather than allowing a build-up of steam.
Extractor Fans
Having an extractor fan in your bathroom and kitchen is also another great way of ventilating your home as it gets rid of any steam and moist in the air.
Central Heating
Central heating helps prevent any damp or cold in a property and keeps it warm. It is best to have the heating on a thermostat, so it keeps your house at a steady temperature. It is especially important to ventilate your property at a steady temperature as it helps prevent condensation from occurring. By opening the windows at the correct time and heating your home up it will help the air circulate around the house better which will prevent condensation.
What should you do if mould does start to appear?
If you do start to see mould appear the best thing to do is to clean it straight away. You can use any mould remover like a fungicidal wash, something which will kill the mould. The quicker you remove it, with the correct remover, the less chance you have of it spreading. As soon as mould starts to grow it can be hard to keep under control, so cleaning it straight away with the correct cleaning solution will help keep it under control.