Damp occurs mainly when there is too much moisture in the air.  Moisture in the air forms condensation on cold surfaces like walls and windows, a bit like steam from a kettle running down a window.  The moisture in the air is known as ‘humidity’.
We all breathe out water droplets, sweat, wash clothes, do the dishes, and shower or bathe.  All these activities release water into the air.  In a household of two adults and two children, there can be as much as 10 – 15 pints (6-9 litres) of water added to the indoor air every day.  This can cause high humidity levels indoors unless the humid air is replaced by fresh, mostly drier air from outdoors.
There are many problems associated with high humidity and damp conditions.  Mould thrives on damp surfaces.  House dust mites like high humidity in bedding and soft furnishings.  Bacteria and viruses thrive in humid air, increasing the chance of catching colds and other airborne infections.
What can you do to reduce damp?
Ensure that your home is well ventilated.  It is not good enough to rely on draughts to ventilate your home
Dry clothes outdoors if you can.  If you cannot, do not dry clothes on radiators.  Dry clothes on clothes horses in a room with a window open and the door closed
If you use a tumble dryer, make sure the exhaust pipe goes outdoors.  If you replace your tumble dryer and have nowhere to put an outdoor vent, make sure you buy a condensing dryer
Avoid using bottled gas fires – they give off lots of water
Keep lids on saucepans when cooking.  This will reduce steam and shorten cooking time
Get your cavity walls and lofts insulated.  You may be eligible for a grant for insulation and heating
When you get condensation on windows, wipe it off every day with a sheet of kitchen roll to prevent mould growthDamp 

Damp and condensation are universally accepted as one of the most annoying and expensive problems that can affect your home. However, there are ways to defeat this annoying and persistent intruder - all of which won't cost you a penny! Read on for our quick guide on how to beat damp and condensation before it takes a hold of your home.

Damp occurs mainly when there is too much moisture in the air.  Moisture in the air forms condensation on cold surfaces like walls and windows, a bit like steam from a kettle running down a window.  The moisture in the air is known as ‘humidity’.

                                   condensation-damp

We all breathe out water droplets, sweat, wash clothes, do the dishes, and shower or bathe.  All these activities release water into the air.  In a household of two adults and two children, there can be as much as 10 – 15 pints (6-9 litres) of water added to the indoor air every day.  This can cause high humidity levels indoors unless the humid air is replaced by fresh, mostly drier air from outdoors.

There are many problems associated with high humidity and damp conditions.  Mould thrives on damp surfaces.  House dust mites like high humidity in bedding and soft furnishings.  Bacteria and viruses thrive in humid air, increasing the chance of catching colds and other airborne infections.

What can you do to reduce damp?

- Ensure that your home is well ventilated.  It is not good enough to rely on draughts to ventilate your home
Dry clothes outdoors if you can.  If you cannot, do not dry clothes on radiators.  Dry clothes on clothes horses in a room with a window open and the door closed

- If you use a tumble dryer, make sure the exhaust pipe goes outdoors.  If you replace your tumble dryer and have nowhere to put an outdoor vent, make sure you buy a condensing dryer

- Avoid using bottled gas fires – they give off lots of water

- Keep lids on saucepans when cooking.  This will reduce steam and shorten cooking time

- Get your cavity walls and lofts insulated.  You may be eligible for a grant for insulation and heating

- When you get condensation on windows, wipe it off every day with a sheet of kitchen roll to prevent mould growth

Check out www.solarventi.co.uk for more info and solutions for the prevention of damp and condensation