Saturday, April 30, 2011

Condensation Mould - What It Is and How to Deal With It

Condensation damage to our homes is a very underestimated due. The roof, joists and is responsible for rot in window frames, the blackspot mold (a black mold growth on walls seen) mold, because (a mold often found in cupboards and wardrobes), and fungal growth on walls and ceilings can. If not dealt with, condensation can damage our health.

Significantly higher when the property was built in Victorian times, the properties were heated by open fire, this fire fireplace flue sent to wind up a great crowd and ill-fitting windows, doors and floorboards made through a natural flow of fresh air. Breathed those homes, those homes condensation was rare.

We are these days with "U" value is prone to build rules and we install airtight double glazing and doors etc, there open fire and our homes are centrally heated. It damp little has survived is not always easy to say. But the damp rain or other plumbing leaks, such as type, usually a 'tidemark' leave. Condensation usually outside the north-facing interior walls and corners are found, under cupboards and work surfaces - in fact wherever there is little air movement.

If you believe what your home by checking pipes and overflows and is causing damp to start under the sink to see if any leaks are not clear. Take a look out, too - for you if there roof gutters or rain water pipes or broken slates are missing might be able to.

If you live in new or recently modernized property, do not forget that it's time to take will dry out after construction. The drying time 9-18 months, a general rule of thumb you every 25mm wall thickness 1 month to allow for drying time after entering the source of moisture must have been corrected, as can. It is quite possible that more heat will be required during that period.

All air contains water vapor. Air temperature is up to the amount of vapor contained. This ratio is called relative humidity. Hot air for cool air as the air temperature rises so much moisture, capable of carrying, it expands the types containing a large amount of steam.

As the hot air as steam, hits a cooler surface, it will thicken. The most windows and wall tiles, but also on walls and ceilings is (which are usually cooler in front) is evident on various decorative finish is evident in these places due to lower it. Hot air is always cooler surface that looks as long as we out stale air and ventilation to reduce condensation inside some fresher air is the key. There are many ways that we are symptoms or effects of condensation, but only one reason can deal with ways to deal with. We must ensure that the house is airy enough.

Condensation on cold walls of a room corner or against the furniture, etc. (often north facing), where air circulation is less prevalent after him. Moisture of the wall / ceiling sits on the surface area and makes a moist, decorative finish also depends on the surface can penetrate. Fungicidal spores (which are all around us constantly in the air) come in contact with moisture and mold developed in the promotion of ideal conditions. Often mold is formed in spots and patches, these patches to become a black appearance. Cause irreparable damage to the decoration and furniture, sometimes those complaints can develop breathing problems if the condensation is uncorrected can.

Dealing with condensation

To fight against condensation, mainly more ventilation, should be introduced electronic ventilators can be installed. Modern systems to take in fresh air from outside, it will pass mutual outgoing air (in reverse like a car radiator) heated by a series of cells through the warm air in your home so that you are offering Pumping out warm and not cold, your comfort and heating bills affect. Condensation of the topic is covered in more comprehensive repair guide us where you also, especially in older homes to prevent condensation in cold bathroom and toilet, a great way to get the extension will be located in the cold.
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