Plumbing and maintenance
Controlling condensation in a bathroom
The practical points
- Extraction with an overrun clears the moist
- air before it reaches cold walls and windows.
- Cold spots behind furniture or on uninsulated external walls are where mould starts
- so airflow and insulation matter together.
Before you commit
Cold spots behind furniture or on uninsulated external walls are where mould starts, so airflow and insulation matter together.
Common questions
Is mould always a damp problem?
Not always, surface mould from condensation is different from penetrating or rising damp, and the fix differs.
Does a dehumidifier help?
It manages symptoms; extraction addresses the cause at the moment moisture is produced.
Local help with condensation control
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