| All air contains some moisture
which is perfectly normal, however, there can be too much. Through
day to day activities such as boiling a kettle , drying clothes,
showering or running a bath, even breathing the average family can
add as much as 20 pints of excess moisture to the air in the home
every day.
Practically every home regularly
suffers from the harmful effects of excess moisture and the first
sign of these problems is usually condensation forming on the
windows in the cooler winter months. |
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In
the days when houses were poorly insulated and draughty the excess
moisture could easily escape. Today, the double glazing and
draught proofing that keep our homes insulated and comfortable
also traps in the excess moisture we generate. Labour saving
appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers
also contribute to excess moisture problems.Simply turning up the
central heating can make the problem worse.
The laws of physics dictate that warm,
moist air will migrate invisibly from its point of origin to a
cooler surface on which it will condense. Moisture from a warm
kitchen or bathroom for example, circulates around the home until
it condenses on a window or in a less well-heated room, frequently
a bedroom. |
If left unchecked condensation can quickly
lead to far more serious problems than streaming
windows.Condensation leads to damp patches on walls, peeling
wallpaper and plasterwork is irreparably damaged. Prolonged damp
will give rise to mould spots and before long, woodwork will swell
and rot threatening the very fabric of the home itself.
Rectification costs can be extremely high. In the same way,
clothes, shoes, and other valuable possessions can be easily
ruined by excess moisture.
Condensation
and Dampness can cause many serious problems in your home....
 Condensation Damp patches
Unsightly
mould
Mildew Peeling wallpaper
Distorted window frames
Structural
Defects
Damaged Furniture
Ruined Clothing
Deteriorating Health
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