Mould & Condensation

Damp and mould can often be caused by condensation.

A level of invisible moisture is always present within our environment. However when the air is cold, it is unable to hold all of the moisture produced by every day activities.

When this happens, droplets of water can be formed. You may see this around your bedroom window in the morning, on the mirror in your bathroom after showering, or on cold surfaces, such as tiles. It can also occur in areas of poor ventilation, such as behind sofas and wardrobes.

When left untreated, condensation can result in mould growth on walls, ceilings, furniture and furnishings. You may also find it on clothing and food products stored in cupboards and drawers. Over a period of time it can cause woodwork to rot and plasterwork to deteriorate.

Common signs of condensation include:

• steam on windows and walls
• walls and surfaces that feel damp to the touch
• damp patches on walls
• peeling wallpaper
• black mould starting to form, often in corners, behind furniture or around windows.

Having mould spores in your home can harm your health and wellbeing. This is especially true if mould is growing in places you spend a lot of time, such as bedrooms and living rooms.