5 Signs Your Home has a Condensation Problem

Condensation in homes is common – warm, moist air from cooking, showering and breathing comes into contact with cold hard surfaces and water droplets form. However, it is particularly common in homes with poor ventilation.

Poor ventilation can lead to excess condensation which creates a higher risk of property damage and health issues. Sometimes it may be obvious that there is a condensation problem, but here are some common signs that you may not be aware of.

Condensation can result in damage to your property and your health. It’s the result of warm moist air coming into contact with cold surfaces, which causes little droplets of water to form.

Sometimes it may be obvious that there is a condensation problem, but here are some common signs that you may not be aware of.

1. Mould growth - This is probably the sign of condensation most people will be familiar with. Mould can form anywhere there is moisture, oxygen and warmth, typically forming in areas around windows, damp corners, cupboards etc.
2. Streaming windows - Water droplets forming on windows is the result of condensation – the process of warm moist air coming into contact with a cold surface, turning the warm vapour into a liquid.
3. Musty smells - Condensation can cause mould, which in turn can produce a stale unpleasant smell. This smell is much more prevalent in enclosed spaces where there is little room for fresh air to circulate.
4. Damp patches on the walls - These may be more apparent on painted walls but less obvious on walls that have been covered with wallpaper. Simply touching the wall with your hand can tell if the wall has a damp spot or staining signs.
5. Peeling wallpaper - Condensation can cause wallpaper to peel from the walls. This is because the surface behind the paper will become damp and the paper is no longer able to stick properly.

Although a small amount of condensation is completely normal in homes, it is important to reduce the amount of moisture in the air to avoid this leading to bigger issues.

A BEAM Positive Input Ventilation system will provide fresh, clean, filtered air into the home through a centrally located ceiling valve. The incoming air will force any stale, moist air out of the house through natural leakage points such as windows, under doors, extractor fans, etc.

If you think your home has a condensation problem, contact our team of experts. They can advise and specify the best solution for your home to reduce condensation and improve indoor air quality.