How Can You Improve Condensation Control In Your Home?

The Latest Technology To Boost Property Ventilation 

Whether you live in a bungalow or a three-storey property with an attic, condensation control units can improve the ventilation in your home. 

Condensation is a key contributor towards instances of damp in the home. Alongside penetrating and rising damp, condensation is an issue that homeowners need to tackle as soon as they’re aware of the signs that it is a problem. Condensation can be identified if you notice mould forming around your windows, behind furniture or in the folds of your soft furnishings. It is caused by a lack of ventilation, or when the air can’t circulate properly around your home. There are a couple of positive habits you can adopt as a homeowner to boost ventilation such as opening the windows regularly, and ensuring that you keep colder rooms such as unused dining rooms or conservatories warm in the winter months. However, in most cases, issues of condensation need to be resolved by investing in condensation control systems. This guide will take you through the systems available to you. 

Positive Input Ventilation Units

Positive Input Ventilation or PIV units can enhance the ventilation within your property, and are available for any type of property including those with or without attics as well as bungalows. Once set up, these units can improve condensation within just two days of operation. They work by delivering clean air into the property, which removes the opportunity for mould to form. Excess moisture is sucked out of the air and doesn’t build up on surfaces such as your bathroom tiles or around your uPVC window frames. 

PIV units are quiet and eco-friendly too. They run constantly in the background so you’re unaware of their presence. In terms of energy usage, they’re extremely affordable with operational costs of around 2p per day. The unit also distributes heat effectively around your property which improves the efficiency of your central heating system. 

From a health point of view, respiratory conditions can be vastly improved with the introduction of a positive input ventilation unit in the home. As the unit uses a filter, it removes dust, pollen and even toxic pollutants such as carbon monoxide from the air. 

Extractor Fans 

Another efficient option for homeowners who are looking to eradicate condensation problems in the home, is to invest in quality extractor fans. High performance models are able to extract up to 25 litres of moisture per second, and yet are extremely quiet. Whilst off the shelf models may have a reputation for being noisy, the latest impellor technology provides a virtually silent solution. These units are also economical to run and are perfect for kitchen and bathroom environments where large quantities of excess moisture can easily accumulate due to the daily activities in these rooms. 

If you suspect signs of condensation in your home, then it’s important to contact a damp proofing services team in the first instance to carry out a full assessment of your property. Installations of both PIV units and extractor fans are quick and easy to set up. Get in touch and start improving the ventilation and air circulation in your home today!