If you are a tenant, your landlord will be responsible for property maintenance, but you should be careful about condensation as it can lead to damp and mould.

Ventilation systems manufacturer EnviroVent, based at Hornbeam Business Park, is celebrating the news that its planning application for new premises on a 75,000 sq. ft. business park at Burley Bank Road in Harrogate, has been approved.

Damp can come in multiple forms and is one of the most common problems to affect homes in the UK – around 1 in 5 properties suffer from damp issues.

It is a worrying statistic for homeowners that 1 in 5 UK homes has problems with damp and knowing what to do to prevent long term damage to your health or property is essential.

Ventilation systems are designed to improve the flow of air through a building to ensure that it is fresh and pleasant to breathe, but good ventilation also has many health benefits – both direct and indirect

Understanding the type of damp you have in your property is the first step to treating it and preventing it coming back in the future.

Find out more about how Positive Input ventialtion Systems (PIV) work and how they can help reduce condensation and damp in your home.

During the process of buying a house, the mention of damp can be scary and is something that may put you off purchasing a home that you otherwise like.

The steam released during a bath or shower will form condensation that can, contribute to the build up of damp and even mould on your walls.