| One of those situations 10:06 - Dec 12 with 1302 views | Guthrum |
where two worthy initiatives are working at cross-purposes.
People are rightly concerned about draught-proofing homes to save on energy useage and bills. At the same time, black mould is a hot topic, having recently cost the life of a child.
The best remedy for surface moulds like that is ... good ventilation (particularly in bath- and shower-rooms. A lot of the time, those weedy domestic extractor fans are not anywhere near enough. It's something I frequently see (and have to deal with) when working on people's houses. |  |
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| One of those situations on 10:32 - Dec 12 with 1218 views | DJR |
That's a very good point. |  | | |
| One of those situations on 10:39 - Dec 12 with 1211 views | Swansea_Blue |
Se also cavity wall insulation and rising damp. Not always an issue but can be if damp courses aren't in good nick. |  |
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| One of those situations on 13:28 - Dec 12 with 1149 views | longtimefan |
| One of those situations on 10:39 - Dec 12 by Swansea_Blue |
Se also cavity wall insulation and rising damp. Not always an issue but can be if damp courses aren't in good nick. |
Or if negligently installed as found in court for the installation in my house  |  | | |
| One of those situations on 13:45 - Dec 12 with 1113 views | monytowbray |
| One of those situations on 10:39 - Dec 12 by Swansea_Blue |
Se also cavity wall insulation and rising damp. Not always an issue but can be if damp courses aren't in good nick. |
Try telling this to your landlord or letting agent though. |  |
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| One of those situations on 14:05 - Dec 12 with 1092 views | Ryorry |
Sometimes the old materials and methods can be best - limewash paint etc. for breathability (but they are expensive).
The stone lintels of my house (& tenanted annexe) in particular tend to be porous & let water in, in extreme driving rain, as well as allowing damp out, but have found this eco company excellent for weatherproofing etc. if you don't already know it - Keim Mineral Paints - https://www.keimpaintshop.co.uk/ [Post edited 12 Dec 2022 14:06]
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| One of those situations on 14:09 - Dec 12 with 1079 views | DidHisHelmetTurnBlue |
| One of those situations on 14:05 - Dec 12 by Ryorry |
Sometimes the old materials and methods can be best - limewash paint etc. for breathability (but they are expensive).
The stone lintels of my house (& tenanted annexe) in particular tend to be porous & let water in, in extreme driving rain, as well as allowing damp out, but have found this eco company excellent for weatherproofing etc. if you don't already know it - Keim Mineral Paints - https://www.keimpaintshop.co.uk/ [Post edited 12 Dec 2022 14:06]
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Limewash is a cheap solution.
For traditional paints Suffolk family company Ingilby Paints ingilby.co.uk
Keim is extortionate | | | |
| One of those situations on 14:13 - Dec 12 with 1058 views | Ryorry |
| One of those situations on 14:09 - Dec 12 by DidHisHelmetTurnBlue |
Limewash is a cheap solution.
For traditional paints Suffolk family company Ingilby Paints ingilby.co.uk
Keim is extortionate |
Edit - It was lime plaster I'd been thinking of (which is rarely used these days, not many tradespeople have the skills, which is a pity) - not paint.
https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/lime-plaster
I'll look at Ingilby for a natural, clear weatherproofing thanks - if it's as effective (and non-toxic) as Keim at a cheaper price, great. [Post edited 12 Dec 2022 14:49]
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| One of those situations on 14:21 - Dec 12 with 1044 views | Deano69 |
Cheapest tactic is warm the person not the space, but easier said than done.
My dad, a roofer in his day, used to go on about 'over insulating' everything, timber and the like need air and mould loves damp with no air. We create condensation through breathing and cooking with nowhere for the moisture to go. Planning wont be happy until new builds are all basically a vacuum as your home, doesnt feel very safe to me |  |
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| One of those situations on 14:29 - Dec 12 with 1031 views | Ryorry |
| One of those situations on 14:21 - Dec 12 by Deano69 |
Cheapest tactic is warm the person not the space, but easier said than done.
My dad, a roofer in his day, used to go on about 'over insulating' everything, timber and the like need air and mould loves damp with no air. We create condensation through breathing and cooking with nowhere for the moisture to go. Planning wont be happy until new builds are all basically a vacuum as your home, doesnt feel very safe to me |
I think the various types of new eco builds are based on air circulation (passive house type) or natural breathability of materials, but I'm no expert. | |
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| One of those situations on 14:54 - Dec 12 with 1001 views | Guthrum |
| One of those situations on 14:21 - Dec 12 by Deano69 |
Cheapest tactic is warm the person not the space, but easier said than done.
My dad, a roofer in his day, used to go on about 'over insulating' everything, timber and the like need air and mould loves damp with no air. We create condensation through breathing and cooking with nowhere for the moisture to go. Planning wont be happy until new builds are all basically a vacuum as your home, doesnt feel very safe to me |
The old way was simply wearing more clothes indoors - jackets, hats, footwear, shawls and so on. Underwear designed primarily to be warm (e.g. long johns, vests). | |
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| One of those situations on 15:01 - Dec 12 with 989 views | jeera |
I would say the fan in my bathroom is next to useless, only it's not even that good.
I always open the window following a shower.
For everything else it's the dehumidifier. I know running costs have to be considered for those and I haven't paid as much attention as I probably should to its usage.
The manufacturer, Electriq, claim the model is one of the most economical available but I've not measured it.
It is well worth owning one though if/when people can manage the outlay. Does so much good and of course the water is useful for other stuff too. I would advise anyone considering one to do their homework first and ensure they get the right type for them. |  |
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| One of those situations on 16:03 - Dec 12 with 952 views | Swansea_Blue |
| One of those situations on 13:28 - Dec 12 by longtimefan |
Or if negligently installed as found in court for the installation in my house |
That's not good. Must be a right pain to put it right/take it out again. | |
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| One of those situations on 17:46 - Dec 12 with 895 views | DJR |
I've found this an excellent product for getting rid of mould on windows and walls, although the secret with windows is to wipe condensation off them regularly.
https://www.wickes.co.uk/HG-Mould-Remover-Foam-Spray---500ml/p/249612?fix&ms
EDIT: the mould built up in winter on windows behind blinds, and in a poorly ventilated larder. It happened at my mother's when I was caring for her,and didn't really have the time to check up on the state of her house. The heating system in the system was not particularly good but one thing my mother was always keen on was keeping windows open but that's sometime easier said that done in the winter. [Post edited 12 Dec 2022 17:53]
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