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Damp Proofing

Why is there damp to first floor bedrooms

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 2.30 PM

There seems to be black mould growing on external walls on first floor. Guttering is intact, so why is this occurring. Property is double glazed and the problem is horrific making house almost uninhabitable . It has never happened before, but over past twelve months

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

Ventilation,ventilation,ventilation.
Answered20 August 2011
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PTLS Enviro Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Dover
Hi - this sounds like condensation as opposed to damp. There are many causes but the primary ones are poor ventilation - especially to the kitchen / bathroom as well as drying clothes inside the house. This can be solved by various methods / lifestyle changes including the addition of ventilation followed by treatment of the affected mould areas. Paul
Answered20 August 2011
3

Cannon Preservation Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Colchester
Its all down to ventilation and its a build up of moisture in the air"condensation". Maybe your cooking,washing,bathing,showing with various doors open to the affected area`s ! The moisture looks for a nice cold spot to locate and then you have damp then mould growth. Normally can be found in corners or where units are close to the walls with poor airation to the area. Scott.
Answered20 August 2011
2

Anonymous user

Hi Guttering may be intact but you should check to make sure there is no debris in the guttering.If there is then this could cause rain water to overflow causing the problem. Regards Steve
Answered20 August 2011
1