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Condensation can appear at any time of year but is usually most prevalent during the colder winter months when the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures is at its greatest. Infrequent occurrences of condensation can be harmless but if it happens too often it can lead to damp problems and costly repairs.
Are you struggling with poor ventilation and condensation in your property? Contact our team of damp specialists for expert advice on 01202 737739. Our team will find the cause of your problems with damp and offer an effective solution and repair work.
Condensation is a very common type of damp problem caused by a build-up of moisture within your property. This usually becomes apparent as fogging and droplets on the interior surface of your window panes, as warm humid air comes into contact with the cooler glass.
The root cause of condensation within a property is almost always poor ventilation. Moisture is unavoidably generated through everyday tasks such as cooking, washing and drying clothes, and even as we breathe. When left unchecked, the air moisture level steadily builds up until more noticeable and unpleasant symptoms such as mould growth, damage to paint, wood rot and unpleasant odours start to appear.
If condensation and poor ventilation have resulted in signs of damp in your property, don’t hesitate to contact our team today for assistance on 01202 737739.
The best way to avoid condensation is to get fresh air circulating throughout your home whilst ensuring that trapped moisture is able to escape the property. This can be achieved in a number of ways:
Individually, these changes may not have an effect but when used together, they can help to reduce the likelihood of condensation occurring. However, in many cases, there is an underlying ventilation issue within the property that will need to be addressed by a damp specialist.
For example, condensation within underfloor cavities can lead to dry rot and wet rot, the effects of which can often go unnoticed until severe damage is caused.