Condensation & Ventilation in Truro

Condensation is the cause of the great majority of household black mould. Warm, moist air from everyday living meets cold surfaces and poor ventilation, and mould follows. The fix is not another coat of anti-mould paint — it is managing the moisture and improving ventilation. We connect you with a specialist who tackles the cause.

What the service includes

• A survey to confirm condensation is the cause, not damp
• Assessment of ventilation, heating and where moisture is produced
• Extractor fans and trickle vents where they are needed
• Advice on positive-input ventilation for whole-house cases
• Practical guidance on reducing and releasing everyday moisture
• Treatment of the existing mould as part of the works

Why ventilation is the answer

Modern homes are sealed tight for warmth, which traps the moisture produced by cooking, showering and drying clothes. With nowhere to go, it condenses on cold walls and windows and feeds mould. Improving ventilation — extracting moist air at source and allowing fresh air in — breaks that cycle. It is usually the cheapest and most effective mould fix there is.

Simple measures that help

• Extractor fans in the kitchen and bathroom, used properly
• Trickle vents in windows left open
• Drying washing outside or in a ventilated space where possible
• Keeping a low background level of heating in cold weather

The specialist will advise on the right combination for your home.

Local knowledge

Cornwall's mild, damp climate means outdoor air is often humid, and many Truro homes are older and hard to ventilate. That makes a considered approach to ventilation especially important here, rather than relying on wiping the mould away.