Experts are warning that potentially thousands of homes across the country could be affected by Radon gas. This colourless, odourless radioactive gas is formed by the decay of small amounts of uranium that occurs naturally in all rocks and soils. When this occurs it produces another radioactive element called Radon’s Daughters, which can attach themselves to dust particles in the air and, if inhaled, they will stick to the airways of the lung.

It is important to maintain a proper humidity level in your home. While too little humidity can cause some discomfort issues such as chapped lips as well as cracks in wooden furniture, the reverse—too much moisture, can make your home a breeding ground for mould and mildew, which can lead to some very serious health issues. Can a dehumidifier maintain the perfect level of humidity?

In building terms, ventilation simply refers to the process of changing or replacing air with external air in a given space over a period of time.

If you believe your home is suffering from damp or condensation problems (but you’re unsure of whether it’s condensation, rising damp or penetrating damp) it’s incredibly important that the problem in your home is diagnosed correctly in order to ensure a precise treatment.

Without a continuous flow of fresh air into and out of your home the relative humidity rises, and the internal atmosphere quickly becomes full of moisture. Eventually leading to condensation, especially with fluctuations in temperature which occur during winter.

According to the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB), health studies have linked exposure to Radon to the increased risk of lung cancer.

We all know the importance of ensuring your house is well insulated; a warm and dry home, reduction in energy bills and a reduced carbon footprint so a happy environment. However, did you know that in order to well insulate your home the installation must act as a moisture barrier therefore trapping moisture which can cause condensation which leads to damp and mould.

As summer draws to a close the hopes of a September heat wave keep most of us from flicking the central heating switch to on. Our thoughts turn to those long dark nights, winter woolies and keeping nice and cosy on those evenings when temperatures drop below freezing.

There are a wide range of health-related conditions that can arise from exposure to poor indoor air quality. If you are experiencing this, then having your home’s indoor air quality tested could be the start of solving the problem and improving your health.