Every winter the Association publishes an article on how to prevent damp, mould and condensation appearing in your property.
All our Maintenance Officers have received training and will be able to advise you on what steps you can take yourself to alleviate any issues in your home. They will also advise on where the Association is required to undertake remedial works i.e. if there is a leaking pipe that requires to be sealed.
We appreciate that it can be very difficult at this time of year with the seasonal drop in temperature to achieve the balance between heat and ventilation.
Please read the information below for advice and assistance:
- Indoor Air Aware provide lots of information and advice on managing damp, mould and condensation. You can visit their website here.
- In particular, the following videos may be able to assist with any questions you have around damp, mould and condensation:
- How to create a 'breathable' bedroom for a child with asthma
- Indoor Air Aware presents Mum Versus Mould
- Check out how much water needs to escape from each washing load - open a window!
- Never spray cleaning products on mould! Health warning!
- Control your home humidity to avoid mould and damp
- What causes mould in our homes?
Please contact our maintenance team if you have any concerns regarding your property we will arrange for one of our maintenance team to visit and inspect your home within 5 working days.