CONDENSATION & MOULD
INSPECTION
Commercial & Residential
Completing over 8000 inspections annually, and with a reputation built on precision and expertise, Australian 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Determine if the ceiling contains insulation. Top-floor ceilings are usually insulated.
Uninsulated ceilings allow faster drying and are less prone to mould.
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 in metro Melbourne costs from $398 inc. GST for the first hour on site, then $198 per hour if more time is needed. We find hidden water leaks in walls, slabs, floors and underground pipes, plus shower, roof, balcony and gas leaks, using pressure testing, acoustic listening, tracer gas, thermal imaging and moisture readings, without digging or breaking tiles on a guess. You receive a written photo report for your plumber, insurer or water retailer. 24/7 phone line.
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