Condensation occurs when warm air collides with cold surfaces, or when there’s too much humidity in your home. In addition to central heating, everyday activities like cooking, showering, and drying clothes can release warm moisture into the air inside your home.

Ventilation

The main cause of condensation is a lack of adequate air ventilation in the property. Modern homes are designed to be as energy efficient as possible however, improvements like double glazing and draught excluders can seal damp air within a property. This allows condensation problems to fester creating a damp, musty, unhealthy environment.

Excess Moisture

In addition to lack of ventilation, certain unavoidable behaviour contributes to excessive moisture and condensation in the home. Common daily activities such as showering and cooking release humid air into the atmosphere which contribute to condensation. Moisture and condensation are most prominent in the winter months.

Yes, we can supply and install a PIV (Positive Input Ventilation) unit. This is mainly installed in the ceiling at the top of the stairs. It is cheap and quiet to run and provides ventilation through the whole home without open windows.

The majority of black spot mold can be eradicated with improved ventilation and or heating. However, exterior drainage and poor masonry detail can also be sources of damp within a property.

Yes, we have over 22 years of working with remedial work and can advise on the most suitable steps for your property.