Reducing Condensation

Condensation is formed when warm, moist air comes into contact with a cold surface. This can occur, for example, in bathrooms or kitchens. It can effect the durability of work surfaces, wall coverings, flooring and so on.

It can form on windows where moisture droplets can occur, around window frames possibly leading to the growth of black mould, on outside walls where black mould can grow and on all cold surfaces, even furniture and clothes. To combat condensation on your home and to provent future damage to your home via condensation, there are four factors you need to control.

Firstly, Insulation. This will cut your heating bills and keep your home warmer for a longer period of time. Also, central heating. Ask your local plumber about installing central heating within your home or getting it checked. Cold areas in your home should be avoided. This can be taken care of with adequate central heating. Thirdly, ventilation. Humidstat extract fans in your kitchen and / or bathroom will automatically get rid of moisture when it is produced. Lastly, moisture reduction. Drying clothes outside instead of indoors helps with this. Central heating also helps with moisture reduction. Portable gas or parafin heaters instead produce a lot of moisture.