Mould, condensation and dampness; What you need to know.

We understand that the rising cost of living may mean you struggle to heat and ventilate your home, which may increase the risk of black mould forming.
We have continuously improved how we tackle damp and deal with black mould. Without the right care and attention, even the most modern homes can be affected by mould. We’ve put together this video to help you manage, identify and prevent mould. For more information, visit our website: www.taicalon.org
If you are worried about damp and mould or you are struggling to heat your home please contact us on 0300 303 1717 or email [e-mail] our team can help.

[@Polecat54941]

Heat your home and open all the windows,and buy good insulation that works with the windows open great advice there thanks

[@worshipthecreator9081]

Should we open windows in winter??

[@phils749]

Such a shame, a nice clear well presented video but giving out bad advice that will undo all the good in the winter. You shouldn't open windows if the weather is raining, damp, etc because you could let in more moisture than your letting out, this is the simplest way to put it.

[@holtemporium]

Nonsense, I suggest that you familiarise yourself with the science of Psychrometrics which is the thermodynamics of air moisture mixes. An outdoor relative humidity of 90% at 5 degrees has a much lower water vapour content than an indoor relative humidity of 70% at 20 degrees and the vapour pressure indoors is higher as well. The second law of thermodynamics equates to heat moves towards cold. That's why we insulate our homes to slow the passage of warm air that's trying to leave.

[@phils749]

I am familiar with Psychrometrics etc, I would suggest you read more carefully as the word could is the main word, if there was no issue with having windows open on damp, wet, or moist days then the general advice would be to have windows open at all times, but when your dealing with social housing tenants the majority are not familiar with relative humidity, dew points, etc so its easier to recommend not opening windows on wet, damp or moist days. Please be careful not to get a nosebleed while up on that high horse!

[@holtemporium]

Then explain, using your knowledge of Psychrometrics how you arrive at your conclusion.. "You shouldn't open windows if the weather is raining, damp, etc because you could let in more moisture than your letting out, this is the simplest way to put it"@@phils749