Strategically warming your home can help prevent damage from building up
A distinctly autumnal chill has cleared the way for condensation to gather again on windows. As we approach colder months, a heating expert has advised households how to prevent damp.
Not only is treating damp a headache, it can make your home feel uncomfortably cold. The structural damage it causes can even impact health, leading to respiratory symptoms, infections and asthma. The main type of damp that heating helps combat is condensation, often found in rooms that don't get used as much as others. Another common form of damp is found behind furniture, where air circulation is poor.
One of the most common areas you can experience condensation is in the bathroom. When running a hot bath or shower, condensation is caused by hot water, and whilst extraction techniques can help to some extent, they don't always fully eliminate condensation. Keep rooms ventilated Having your central heating on throughout the winter can cause condensation if ventilation is poor. Whilst most people tend to close their windows when the heating is on, this isn't always ideal. A free flow of air is crucial.