The problem:
The humidity is one of the most common problems occur in a house. There are three major types of moisture in order to date:
- Condensation
- The penetration of moisture
- Rising Damp
Everyone has a cause and to remedy the situation.
Condensation
Condensation occurs when moisture from the house. It occurs when the hot air meets a cold surface and condensate in the water droplets. Clear indication of the condensation is black mold on hard surfaces or that have a smell.
What is condensation?
The condensate is in most cases because of a building are not broken. Activities with large quantities to cause condensation of water vapor, such as:
- The drying of clothes inside the house (for radiators / heating)
- The steam for cooking and bathing / washing.
- The lack of air circulation and ventilation of the building. (Wet)
How can I reduce humidity in my house?
- In cold weather, the lower back on floor throughout the day contribute to the structure of the building and to reduce the thermal condensation of moisture on the cold areas.
- Improving the ventilation of the installation and use of extraction fans in the bathrooms and kitchens, and fans in the attic.
- Dry clothes in the house and not for the pots in the kitchen.
- Use a drying agent. It is a, which is on the air, it cools, the moisture in a container and warm with a temperature, before disappearing back into circulation.
How can I clean the condensation?
- Remove water droplets with a sponge.
- Clean with a detergent or anti-fungal product on the basis of bleach. The product must be in the affected area and on the left side for a few minutes, then wash thoroughly with warm water.
- New fungicide with a color quality to prevent the re-growth.
- Dry - clean mildewed clothes and shampoo carpets.
Penetrating DAMP
The ingress of moisture is in connection to the water in the house from outside. It is usually due to a plumbing or construction costs. One indicator is the moisture stains on the walls or ceilings and are often the worst after the rain. It may be due to its low roof, the walls of poorly maintained, the poor and the gutters and pipes gaps around the doors and windows. Penetrating wet trend in the old houses with solid walls, like those recently constructed cavity walls offer more protection.
How can I prevent the ingress of moisture?
- Securing the gutters and pipes are in good condition and are free of obstacles.
- Make sure the walls are painted with images of good quality.
- Ensure that the gaps in the frame of windows and doors.
- Check the tiles and regularly to ensure that they are not damaged and there are no gaps entry.
RISING DAMP
Rising damp occurs usually in homes that do not have a course or a proof of moisture when the humidity is not heard evidence. As usual, evidence of rising damp is a powder-white, fluffy, or marks on the lower part of the walls. May softer plaster mold of May and begin to grow. A smell of May clear.
How can I reduce the ascending humidity in my house?
- Make sure that no country in the garden on the wall, we catch the moisture.
- Make sure that the sewers are blocked, the accumulation of dirt.
- Repair of entry of water or during the proof may be required, the opinion of a specialist in the detection of moisture to search.
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