Damp control in Sheffield
Damp control is about keeping moisture down for good: stopping it getting in, and letting out what the house makes itself. We are a Rotherham family firm working across Sheffield, and we find out where yours comes from and what will keep it under control.
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Controlling damp in Sheffield homes
A lot of damp in Sheffield homes is made indoors. Cooking, showers and drying washing put litres of water into the air every day, and it settles on the coldest walls and windows as condensation, where black mould grows.
Older terraces with solid walls are cold, and many have had their chimneys blocked and their windows replaced, so moist air has fewer ways out. A damp cellar adds damp air from below.
Control starts with ventilation and steady heat, and with stopping any water getting in from outside. See condensation and mould for what helps, much of which costs little or nothing.
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Questions
Questions about damp control in Sheffield
Not covered here? Ask us. A photo of what you have noticed helps.
How do I stop condensation in my house?
Let moist air out with working extractor fans and trickle vents, dry washing outside or in a room with the window open, and keep the heating low and steady rather than off and on. If it still forms, the cause needs looking at.
Is black mould a sign of rising damp?
Usually not. Black mould grows where condensation keeps a surface wet, often in corners, round windows and behind furniture. Rising damp leaves tide marks and salts low on the wall instead.
Do I need a dehumidifier?
It can help, especially if you have to dry washing indoors, but it eases the problem rather than curing it. The moisture still needs a way out, and cold walls still need warming.
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