Condensation and Dehumidifiers
Damp, Mould and Condensation are a particular problem during the winter. What might pass un-noticed in the summer can become a major problem once the weather becomes cold and damp. At this time of year in particular, your home can suffer from the effects of damp. |
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OK - so your damp problem may not be as bad as this... But as well as affecting your home furnishings, damp can affect the fabric of your home and your family's health. In extreme cases, it can cause the wood in your home to suffer from wet rot or even dry rot which can lead to structural failure! Damp is best dealt with before it causes further problems and while there are many products on the market which claim to cure or prevent moisture problems, they will only be of limited effectiveness unless the underlying problem is fixed. If you have rising damp then it would indicate problems with the damp proof course such as bridging or failure. In this instance it might be necessary to install chemical damproofing or a less disruptive alternative such as clay pot or electrolytic damp proofing. |
| What causes damp? There are many causes of damp - some damp may be caused by a simple problem such as damage to the weatherproofing of your home while other sources of damp are not so easily traced. Find out what causes damp here. |
| How can you cure condensation? Are your walls and windows always running with condensation or misting up. What can you do to stop condensation forming? Does ventilation or air conditioning help? Fix condensation |
What causes mold and how can I get rid of it? Mold ( or mould -depending on which side of the pond you are! ) almost always occurs as a result of a damp environment. Mould can be gotten rid of by all kinds of treatments but unless you treat the cause, it'll keep coming back. Black mold can make a real mess of your decor and furnishings if left untreated and mold can even cause health problems. What causes mold |
Window with condensation, misting and black mold Vinyl and upvc windows are not a cure for condensation. Although this property is in good repair structurally and has modern windows, it is still suffering from damp and mould - Find out why this happens and how to fix it. |
| Find out how to get rid of damp and mold problems. What's the cure for damp - do you need a quick fix or a way to stop mold for good? |
Dehumidifiers - Find out how a dehumidifier can help with your damp problem. What are the various kinds of dehumidifier? How do they work and which is the best dehumidifier to buy. Portable or fixed? What about basement dehumidifiers? |
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| Deal with Damp, Mold and condensation in your home. Do your windows mist up or run with condensation? Do you have black mold growing on your kitchen or bedroom walls? Do you have damp on your walls? Find out how to identify and deal with damp and mold problems. Whether you are a do-it-yourself Mr Fix it or you'd prefer to pay a contractor, builder or specialist to fix your problem , you can find help and information here. |