Condensation dampness can lead to mould and is due to excessive moist air inside a house. Here are some tips for curing your home of condensation dampness:

Treat any existing mould first, otherwise it could get worse.

Installing ceiling insulation stops the ceiling and the tops of walls from getting too cold, as well as insulating against heat and cold.

Prior to re-painting or wall-papering, use a salt neutraliser on the wall plaster, then brush on an anti-mould paint. Anti-mould wallpaper paste is also recommended.

Heavy drapes with pelmets over windows help prevent condensation forming on the glass surfaces. Trickle vents in windows are another option.

Thermostatically controlled heating is best wherever possible.

When the external air is drier, open windows to increase airflow in the house and reduce humidity. Cut back shrubbery.

Ensure cooking, bathing and clothes appliances have adequate air circulation around them. Extractor fans in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries are available with humidistat control. External vents are best. Avoid venting into the roofspace because of condensation problems. Make sure the vents are unrestricted.

Dry clothes outdoors whenever possible or use well-ventilated rooms. Extractor fans should be on for up to 20 minutes after you’ve finished cooking or washing.

Keep furniture further away from walls to improve air flow in the room. Don’t fill cupboards to bursting point.

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