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How To Avoid Condensation And Mould In Your Home

When moist air comes in contact with cold surfaces in homes, the water vapour contained in the air changes into water droplets. This phenomenon is called condensation. Mould is the growth of fungi which occur as a result of condensation, in open surfaces. Condensation and mould in homes is a common problem in UK countries problem and needs to be prevented.

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How To Avoid Condensation And Mould In Your Home

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  1. TOP JOINTS CONSTRUCTION

  2. HOW TO AVOID CONDENSATION AND MOULD IN YOUR HOME

  3. Condensation leads to damp walls and mould growth in homes which is a serious issue, which indirectly ruins the value of your property and also creates an unhygienic interior. With few simple steps and diligence, this can easily be prevented as it poses a great threat not only to our property but also to our health. Certain measures mentioned below can be adopted for condensation control Portsmouth. Heating: Continuous low-level heating should be done in order to raise the room temperature and the temperature of the external surfaces. In this way moist air would not condense on the surfaces, hence reducing condensation to a great extent. Ventilation: Proper ventilation is a necessary step to prevent condensation and mould growth on walls and windows. Proper ventilation will remove the moisture-laden air from the room and replenish the home with drier and fresh air from outside. Doors and windows should be opened slightly to allow proper ventilation, as breathing can also be a cause for condensation. Customers can take the aid of extractor fans to suck out the moist air from their homes.

  4. Waterproofing: Waterproofing the houses is required to prevent moisture from settling onto walls and open surfaces. Dry sealing, damp proofing Bognor Regis, Application of waterproof paints are some of the methods of waterproofing that can prevent condensation. Dry sealing plasters should be applied on the brickwork to prevent dampness. Damp proofing Littlehamptonis a treatment that prevents moisture from writhing into the inner areas of the walls. Customers can also apply a waterproof paint in their homes that acts like a moisture repellent in order to prevent condensation and mould growth. Production Of Less Moisture: Drying washed clothes outside the houses, cooking in covered pans, Removal of plants and aquariums outside are some ways to be observed to produce lesser moisture in homes. Mould Protection: Mould protection measures must be taken in order to prevent mould growth. Mould reproduces rapidly to form spores that spread very easily. This causes allergies and other diseases in humans. Thus preventing moisture, drying the wet parts of the homes and taking the aid of mould resistant products are essential steps the customers need to follow for mould removal. Preventing condensation and mould in homes are an absolute necessity and following these measures shall help the customers get rid of this problem.

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