Condensation is the major form of dampness affecting properties throughout the United Kingdom.
It is caused simply by water vapour in the atmosphere forming water droplets.
This can be seen when water droplets appear, for example, on window panes. The source of the water vapour can be attributed to various domestic activities.
Cooking, washing clothes, drying clothes, personal bathing and washing. Paraffin or flueless bottle gas heaters can release large amounts of water into the atmosphere.
For example, one litre of fuel burned in a portable heater releases one litre of moisture into the atmosphere, in fact normal breathing also adds significantly to the volume of water vapour present in the household environment.
IS THERE A CURE?
Yes. Adequate heating, adequate insulation and adequate ventilation will control the production of condensation.
We can also install Condensation Control Fans.
We can recommend a Condensation Control fan suitable for your particular problem.
HOW DOES THE DAMPCURE-WOODCURE/30 LTD. SYSTEM WORK?
Evidence from the the Building Research Establishment shows that air change is required thoughout the property every 45 to 90 minutes to remove the damp air from the property and reduce the possibility of condensation arising.
