Probably one in two of all calls our surveyors will make regarding dampness in buildings, is due to condensation. The cause of condensation is a lack of ventilation within the property associated with temperature fluctuations within the building. Warm air is able to retain more moisture vapour than cold air and condensation occurs when warm air reaches cold surfaces, and at that point, known as the "dew point", warm air cools allowing condensation to form of cooler surfaces, which then form into water droplets.

This will be mainly on impervious surfaces such as glass and ceramic tiles etc however, on porous surfaces such as wall paper and plaster etc, water droplets will be absorbed allowing the Black Mould Growth Aspergils Niger to grow on walls, clothes and soft furnishing's etc.

Moulds

There are many types of moulds, the most common types being Aspergillus spp, Cladosporium spp and Pecicillum spp.

Habitat: found on the surface of damp wood, plaster, wallpaper, paint or even clothes and bedclothes, feeding on free sugars or surface deposits of detritus.

Surface growths of downy powdery spores of various colours, dependant on species form. Some can be mistaken for Serpula lacrymans.

Treatment: Ventilation is essential to encourage the drying our process. Locate and eliminate the source of dampness and apply a fungicidal wash to all surfaces. Remove damaged decorations but do not redecorate until surfaces are thoroughly dry. No easy solutions are available, success can only be achieved by applying all options available.

There are numerous options available to you from simple air bricks to help ventilation in sub floors, ventilating soffits in eaves or fitting tile or slate vents for loft ventilation.

The Lofty Whole Home Ventilation System

Being an Agent of LOFTY Home Ventilation systems allows Delta Damp Services to carry out site surveys to ascertain the extent of the problem and suitable recommendations. Should it be required a quotation can be submitted for the appropiate solution.

• CURES CONDENSATION – Wet windows, Mould Growth, Mildew and Mustiness
• Is far more effective than Dehumidifiers
• One unit deals with a whole home
• Has negligible running costs
• Is whisper quiet – you’ll never know it’s there
• Is totally automatic in operation – no containers to empty
• Improves home security – no need to open windows
• Provides all year round ventilation
• Eliminates household odours – Cooking, Tobacco, Pets, etc.
• Improves temperature distribution from conventional radiators
• Is virtually MAINTENANCE FREE
• Local Authority & Housing Association Approved

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