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CONDENSATION & MOULD

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Completing over 8000 inspections annually, and with a reputation built on precision and expertise, Melbourne property owners always turn to us for leak detection services.

What is Condensation?

It is the result of warm, water vapour filled air condensing when it comes into contact with cold surfaces!

  • The main cause of condensation is a lack of air ventilation in the property. Modern homes are designed to be energy efficient, however, improvements like increased insulation, double glazing have the unintended consequence of sealing damp air within the property. This allows condensation problems to fester and create damp, musty, and unhealthy atmospheres.

    In addition to the lack of ventilation, our own behaviour contributes to excessive moisture and condensation in the home. Common and unavoidable daily activities such as showering and cooking release lots of humid air into the atmosphere which, if not allowed to escape outside and disperse will likely result in condensation.

  • Condensation has the potential to lead to variety of problems such as:

    • Visible damp patches in plaster and along walls

    • Unsightly peeling decorations

    • Damage to fabrics

    • Damp and rot issues on timbers and window frames.

    • Potentially hazardous black mould growth

    At its most severe condensation can even result in permanent damage to plaster and timber.

  • Most condensation problems can be solved by taking action to prevent the build-up of warm, damp air that causes condensation. Generally, this is a two-step process, principally you should attempt to reduce the amount of humid air you release into the property, and secondly, you should try to improve the ventilation to keep rooms fresh and dry.

    However, more serious and persistent condensation problems may require professional solutions in order to ensure that the issue is properly dealt with.

Remedial solutions for condensation

Ceiling Mould & Remediation Guide

Ceiling mould can arise from humidity or direct liquid moisture, such as plumbing failures or roof leaks. Warm, moisture-rich air can condense on cool ceilings, leading to mould. In contrast, ghosting, which resembles mould, occurs when dust and soot particles adhere to the ceiling in straight lines due to attic framing.

Distinguishing Mould from Ghosting:

  • Mould: Usually black and may show fungal structure filaments. It requires higher humidity than ghosting.

  • Ghosting: Often appears in straight lines, caused by particles sticking to cold spots.

  • Cigarette Smoke: Causes staining similar to ghosting, mainly due to missing insulation areas.

Identifying Mould Causes:

  • Humidity-Based Mould Symptoms:

    • More mould at room's perimeter.

    • Room is on the top floor with a poorly insulated attic.

  • Roof Leak Mould Symptoms:

    • Brown/yellow discoloration.

    • Mould follows a circular pattern and is localized.

Determining Mould Extent:

  • Humidity-caused mould is visible from the room's interior.

  • Liquid-based mould often grows more on the sheet rock's backside.

Unique Mould Challenges: Specialized rooms, like home theaters with sound-deadening materials, can present unique mould challenges due to their construction.

Mould Remediation:

  1. Determine if the ceiling contains insulation. Top-floor ceilings are usually insulated.

  2. Uninsulated ceilings allow faster drying and are less prone to mould.

  3. Decide on repair or replacement based on the mould's cause. Liquid-caused mould often needs replacement, while condensation-caused mould may just require repair.

Leak Detection Residential
Leak Detection Residential
$298.00

Starting from $298 including GST for the first hour, with an additional charge of $98 for every extra hour. The final cost depends on your location. Most inspections only take one hour, but if additional time is needed, the technicians will inform you before proceeding. Book online or free call 1300 FINDLEAK (1300 346 353).

  • Condensation

  • Moisture Surveys

  • Black Mould

  • Wet & Dry Rot

  • Ventilation Solutions

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