CONDENSATION CONTROL

Perhaps the most common form of dampness in buildings, condensation can lead to peeling decorations, unhealthy living conditions and potentially risky mould growth.

Lack of adequate ventilation and modern occupancy styles can lead to a build up of excessive humidity and moisture. This poor indoor air quality can lead to serious health issues for asthma and allergy sufferers and those with breathing difficulties.

Loft unit extraction fan

How Peter Cox can help

In conjunction with leading ventilation specialists EnviroVent, we recommend two methods of mitigating the problem.

Positive Pressure Ventilation
This system draws in fresh filtered air from outside and creates a positive pressure to circulate it gently around the property and displace stale contaminated air. This reduces humidity, cures condensation and eradicates mould growth.

Fresh filtered air is circulated round the whole house

The sophisticated ventilation units are either mounted in the loft or for flats and apartments in the central hallway. They quietly ventilate the whole house and improve air quality with very low running costs.

Extractor Fans
Ideal for high humidity locations, the EnviroVent filterless extract fans are small enough for the bathroom but have more than enough power for kitchens. These units are now the first choice for housing associations and will evacuate moisture laden air to the outside quickly and efficiently.

General tips on reducing condensation

Improve ventilation
Increase heating level
Improve level of insulation
Reduce moisture sources
Improve insulation of external walls

Condensation Control

I get mould growth on shoes and handbags (leather products). They are stored in fitted wardrobes. Is this a damp problem or storage problem? I live in a bungalow. We have a lot of rain that lies on our patio.

I have just bought a 1960's bungalow and have recently discovered that the outside wall in the bedroom area is wet at the bottom. The previous owners have fixed polystyrene to the walls and mould has now started to appear.Could this be rising damp ?

I have black damp/mould marks on my walls - in the kitchen and living room (end wall of house and front of house). 2 bedrooms have started to get white marks which are again on the end wall of house and the back of the house. I try to keep the windows open as much as I can. Does this sound like condensation? My windows are always wet through. Would a dehumidifier sort this out?

I have an apartment which I currently lease out. It is only 9 years old but the tenants have advised there is green mould in the bedroom wardrobe. Please can you advise.

I am considering buying a 1930's flat but have seen obvious signs of damp - black mould on the wall, is this a problem?