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does not leave a tidemark. It appears on
cold surfaces and in places where there is
little movement of air.
Advice on condensation and mould
Is your home damp? Damp housing
encourages the growth of mites, can
cause mould on ceilings, walls and
furniture and can increase the risk of
respiratory illness.
The following explains how condensation
forms and how you can keep it to a
minimum, so reducing the risk of
dampness and mould growth. Advice on
the treatment of mould is also included.
Is it condensation?
Condensation is not the only cause of
damp. Damp can also come from:
• leaking pipes, wastes or overflows;
• rain seeping through the roof where a
tile or slate is missing, through walls,
spilling from a blocked gutter or
penetrating around window or door
frames; and
• rising damp due to a defective or
bridged damp proof course or because
there is no damp-proof course.
These causes of damp usually leave a
tidemark. New repair and building work
can also appear to be damp while it dries
out. If you do not think the damp comes
from any of these causes, it is probably
condensation.
First steps against condensation
Wipe condensation off windows, doors
and sills every morning. Wring out the
cloth rather than drying it on a radiator.
Information for tenants
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