Although there are many ways to reduce condensation problems in the home, truth is, relying on a quick fix won’t get rid of your condensation problems permanently or prevent them from returning in the future, it will only reduce them in the short term!
Condensation forms on a surface when the temperature of that surface is below the dew point of the surrounding air. The relative humidity of your property rises when air is cooled, until it reaches a point (dew point) where it is saturated and can no long retain the moisture in the atmosphere.
As an example, when you take a can of drink out of the fridge or cooler, you’ll notice that small water droplets will have formed on the outside of the drink; this is condensation. This happens because the temperature of the canned drink is reduced when air passes over it, therefore depositing the moisture from the air onto the cold surface.
Similarly, window condensation is very common in households; you might notice that your windows stream with tiny water droplets when the weather is relatively cold outside.
Continued condensation problems can lead to peeling wall paper, black mould on your walls, around window frames and in some cases on furniture and carpets! Apart from making a visual mess of your home prolonged issues with condensation and mould can also affect your health. Breathing in stale, contaminated air can lead to headaches, sickness and lethargy – so if your home suffers from condensation you may want to nip it in the bud now!
In order to put an end to condensation, you need to control moisture levels in the air. However, no short-term solution will banish your condensation problems completely…
Although the following procedures can help reduce condensation levels, they won’t banish the problem for good. The following ‘quick-fixes’ will have to be completed every time you participate in a household activity that releases moisture (such as bathing, cooking, washing, etc).
If you think that a long-term solution will prove to be costly and a load of hassle, think again!
Preventing condensation and diminishing condensation problems is so simple; all you need is good ventilation. In addition to preventing condensation, damp and mould problems, ventilating your property can help to reduce house dust mites, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Radon levels; all of which can take its toll on those living in the poorly ventilated property.
Some of our most sought-after ventilation solutions are our Mechanical Heat Recovery Ventilation systems (MVHR) . Known to benefit tens of thousands of homes across the UK, the units deliver fresh, filtered air into a property at a continuous rate, therefore gently ventilating the property and reducing condensation and all of the problems associated with it.
EnviroVent are home to a range of energy efficient condensation-control solutions that can significantly reduce humidity, therefore providing your household with fresh, filtered air for a damp, condensation mould-free environment. Contact us today for more information on 0845 27 27 807 or click on the banner to arrange a home survey.
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