Condensation

How to get rid of Condensation?

In recent years the most common form of unwanted dampness is water from the air that forms condensation and NW Damp & Mould Specialists can help you solve these issues quickly and efficiently.

Air in buildings can have a high level of relative humidity due to the activity of the occupants (e.g cooking, drying clothes within the home, breathing etc). When water-laden air comes into contact with cold surfaces such as windows or cold walls. Condensation is associated with poor heating and ventilation in buildings but this simple view can be misleading. Condensation is chiefly a winter problem, the air temperature is low and external walls and windows are cold.

Signs of Condensation:

• Water collecting on non-absorbent surfaces such as tiles or mirrors
• Water collecting on non-absorbent on the inside of windows or on the window sill.
• Black mould growth on walls and skirting boards.
• Rotting and peeling of wallpaper
• mould growth on fabrics within the property
• Decay in window frames
• Dry and wet rot in floor timbers
• A strong smell of damp or mustiness. 

NW Damp & Mould Solutions can assess your property and offer a number of solutions to get rid of condensation in your home, including:

• Mould Sterilisation treatment
• Warm Wall thermocoat
• Installation of extractor fans or Positive Input Ventilation Systems

Condensation is a common issue during the colder months, and it can lead to various problems in homes. Here's a summary of the key points from the article you provided:

1. Why Condensation Occurs:

• Condensation happens when moisture in the air condenses into water droplets on cold surfaces like windows and exterior walls.
• It is more common during cold weather.
• Moisture in the air comes from activities within the home such as cooking, bathing, breathing, washing, and drying clothes.

2. Problems Caused by Condensation:

• Excessive condensation can result in mould growth, leading to unhealthy and unpleasant living conditions.
• It can also damage furniture and clothing.
• Condensation may sometimes occur within the structure of a wall, leading to damp issues.

3. Signs of Excessive Condensation:

• Indicators include streaming windows, water pooling on window sills, damp walls without visible tidemarks, mould patches, mould in corners of rooms, mould behind furniture, mildew on clothes and furnishings, and musty and damp smells.

4. How to Control Condensation:

• To control condensation, address the balance of heating, ventilation, and insulation in your home.
• Lifestyle changes include drying clothes outdoors or in a well-ventilated room, ventilating bathrooms and shower rooms, maintaining an even temperature within the building, and using extractor fans during cooking and bathing.
• Building improvements involve improving insulation, repositioning or upgrading radiators in cold areas, upgrading ventilation fans, adding ventilation strips to windows, fitting new passive or mechanical ventilation systems, and maintaining proper home ventilation.

5. About NW Damp and Mould Specialists

• NW Damp & Mould is a company based in Southport, Merseyside, offering services across the NW including Merseyside, Sefton and the top of the Wirral.
• They specialise in addressing damp proofing and condensation problems and are certified installers of the products we use.
• Including approved installers of our home ventilation products.

FAQ's

How do I stop condensation in your house?

Before central heating & the invention of double glazing, condensation levels in the home were much less, this was because most homes had natural ventilation with open fires and chimneys throughout the home. In this day & age, we wash our clothes more often and bath more frequently. uPVC double glazing & central heating has allowed our homes to feel warmer and more cosy, but this has reduced the need for open fireplaces and eradicated drafty single glazed wooden windows, increasing condensation within your house. There are many things that your can do do reduce condensation in the home, such as open windows, to increase the ventilation in your home and keep your heating at an even temperature during the colder winter months and drying your clothes outside. If you have a damp issue in your property, then the levels of moisture in your home will be high and so condensation will be harder to eliminate. 

How do you get rid of condensation in the winter?

Condensation levels in the home are higher during the winter, but there are things that you can do to keep condensation levels lower during the winter time.

• Keep lids on pans when cooking
• Keep the windows open when showering, bathing or cooking.
• Make sure you make full use of any extractor fans in your home.
• If you do not have extractor fans in your kitchen or bathroom, have them installed by a qualified electrician.
• Avoid drying your clothes indoors
• Ensure you have airflow between cold walls and your furniture.
• Make sure air bricks in your home are clean and unobstructed. 

Does condensation go away on its own?

If you have a condensation problem, then the issue will not go away on its own.

What causes condensation in my house?

• Breathing
• Cooking
• Drying clothes inside
• Damp problems
• Inadequate ventilation
• Bathing

Does having the heating on stop condensation?

Condensation occurs when heat from the house touches a cold surface and causes excess moisture. Keeping the heating on low, helps keep your home at an even temperature, reducing moisture throughout the property, therefore reducing condensation levels.

How to stop condensation on inside of windows?

• Open bedroom windows of a night.
• Open curtains of a night
• Keep windows open when bathing, showering & cooking.
• Dry clothes outside
• Keep the heating on at a low temperature.
• Replace the glass in double glazed windows that have blown & are showing signs of condensation between the panes.