How To Remove Damp
Here at St Helens Windows, we understand the importance of keeping a healthy, happy home. However, sometimes problems pop up that may be of concern. Damp is one of these concerns and an estimate of around 4% of homes in the UK have damp.
Damp can be an easy thing to take care of in your home. That is why we have put together this helpful guide. It includes some of the best ways that may prevent damp in your home.
If you are unsure of how damp is effecting your home or it is having a negative effect on your health, you should consult with a damp specialist.
Get Rid Of Condensation
Because of colder weather, condensation can become a bigger problem. That is due to things like drying clothes indoors, leaving pans to boil without lids and hot showers.
Condensation can gather in all sorts of places, which can cause problems over time if left untreated. If you have condensation problems in your home, you will need to wipe down windows and your sills every day using a cloth. Wring the rag instead of using the radiator to dry it out.
Condensation isn’t the only problem that may cause damp. However, by reducing the moisture inside the home, you could be helping to prevent it.
Carrying Out Maintenance
Some damp comes from the outside of the home. Damp proofing the outside of the walls can help to prevent this. Furthermore, regularly remove any debris from the outside of the house. That includes things such as leaves, soil and debris. By doing this, you may help to remove damp.
Use More Heat
A well-ventilated home can help to reduce moisture in the air. However, a draughty house can cause damp problems.
A warmer home will produce less condensation, make sure your walls and loft have insulation. Plus, you can block out any draughts coming from windows and doors.
Turning up the heat all the time might not be for everyone. But keeping a least a low-level heat throughout the days will help to keep the home dry. That may help to prevent moisture build-up and save you money on expensive damp treatments.
Damp That Rises
Damp that rises usually affects the walls at ground level. The wall itself may have adequate damp proofing but could be subject to the build-up of moist soil, pathways and even turf on the outside wall.
Carry out inspections on your house wall to see whether you can remove away any soil or other materials away from the wall, which may be causing damp to build up.
Water Damp From Outside
Water entering our homes from the outside may cause damp. Carry out regular property maintenance to prevent any damp that may seek inside. Check windows, gutters, and door frames for cracks or any other way water could enter the home.
Carrying out these simple tasks and checks will help to prevent future damp.
