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Key Takeaways: Victorian homes have unique construction and ventilation characteristics, so controlling condensation and damp in them requires bespoke solutions. Solid wall construction, minimal early damp-proofing and limited ventilation make Victorian homes prone to moisture and cold walls. Condensation occurs when moist internal air meets cold surfaces — common in period homes with large masonry…
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Key Takeaways: Understanding the difference between condensation and damp is vital for applying the right treatment and avoiding long-term damage. Condensation occurs when moist indoor air meets a cold surface and releases water droplets. Damp usually refers to moisture entering from external sources, such as rising or penetrating damp. Condensation often appears as mould or…
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Key Takeaways: Condensation in flats is common but manageable. With the right ventilation, moisture control and lifestyle changes, you can keep air dry, surfaces clear and mould at bay. Condensation happens when warm, moist air meets cooler surfaces – typical in flats with poor ventilation. Drying clothes indoors or high occupancy raise humidity levels –…
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Key Takeaways: Condensation in your home can hide major costs — to décor, health, energy bills and even the structure itself. Understanding its effects and acting early makes all the difference. Excess moisture from everyday activities can lead to condensation and mould, not just a misted window. Unchecked condensation can raise heat demand, damage furniture,…
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Key Takeaways: As October brings cooler outside temperatures and indoor moisture building up, condensation often becomes worse. Early action prevents mould, damage and discomfort. Outside temperatures drop, making indoor surfaces colder and increasing condensation risk. People spend more time indoors, producing more moisture from cooking, showers and drying clothes. Reduced natural ventilation in autumn traps…
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Sometimes we get sick when we are in our own homes and many of those times it is because we have brought a virus in with us from outside. But occasionally, there can be something lingering in the home that is responsible for the illness. One of the most common problem-causing substances is mould growing…
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As a landlord, there’s one call you really don’t want from your tenants – the one that tells you they’ve spotted damp in the house and want to know who is responsible for that mould growing in the bathroom. Many landlords will have dealt with some variation of this problem and it is can be…
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Typically, we think of older properties as having a musty smell that results from their age and from assorted substances growing in dark corners over time. But musty smells are a problem that can affect any home of any age. So how do you find the source of the problem and deal with musty smells…
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Of all the damp problems that can affect a home, condensation is probably the least serious at first and the easiest to fix. But that can be misleading because it is also the root cause of a number of much more serious problems that can lead to the kind of damp that affects the structure…
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We’ve all seen condensation in our homes. It’s the little droplets of water that form on our windows and mirrors. It always happens when you have a shower or boil the kettle. Just think for a second about how much moisture settles on the glass after a shower. Now, consider that the same amount of…
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