Do You Suffer With Condensation, Damp & Mould?

A lot of our clients come to us with a common set of problems, and it's usually black mould growth arising from condensation issues:

• Condensation in the bathroom: Bathrooms are, by their definition, wet areas inside the property. The condensation problem is usually a lot worse if the bathroom has many exteriors walls/ ceilings, or has no windows.
• Mould In The Bathroom: Mould often finds itself appearing on the silicone inside the bath area - around the bath, in the corners of the bath, and on the shower screen trims. The mould here is usually exaggerated in areas where water is able to sit and fester!
• Mould on the tiles and grout: The next best places for mould growth are still inside the bath area, and is usually prevalent on the tiles, inside the tile grout, and on the silicone in the corners of the walls. These areas regularly become wet but allow the water to run off.
• Mould On The Window And Ceiling: Almost certainly, the next place for mould to appear is in the colder areas of the bathroom. The moisture in the air is floating around happily in its warm environment til it lands on something cold - such as a window or the ceiling, then it condenses and leaves the water droplets behind. Some bathroom ceilings we see are literally dripping wet with moisture! This regular exposure to moisture allows that angry black mould to start growing.
• Mould On The Top Floor: With a unheated area above (normally a loft, but also true for flat roofs) you will likely notice that condensation and black mould is liable to build on the ceilings on the top floor of your property.
• Condensation On The Windows: This is more apparent in the bedrooms in the mornings, but condensation and mould is likely to build on the windows, on the window reveals, and on the window sills.

How Can We Help With Our Ventilation Systems?

• Reduced Risk of Condensation and Mould Growth: First and foremost, Our ventilations systems typically target condensation and mould growth issues in our clients properties. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation on walls and windows, creating a damp environment ideal for mould growth. Mould can not only damage your property but also pose health risks. Our ventilation solutions help prevent condensation and mould, protecting your investment and promoting a healthy environment.
• Improved Health and Comfort: Adequate ventilation reduces moisture levels and stale air, preventing the growth of mould and mildew, which can trigger allergies and respiratory problems. If you go with one of our PIV options, you also benefit from filtered air - helping those with breathing difficulties and issues such as asthma, and hayfever.
• Energy Efficiency: Modern ventilation systems are designed to be energy-efficient. A lot of the residential ventilation systems we install use less power than an old-style 60 Watt lightbulb!
• Property Protection: Excessive moisture can damage walls, ceilings, and other building materials. Proper ventilation helps prevent this damage, extending the lifespan of your property and saving you money on repairs in the long run. If you leave your heightened moisture levels for too long, it can definitely cause damage to your property!! (ask our clients!)
• Maintaining Aesthetics: Mould growth you might typically find on silicone, on grout, around windows and on ceilings and external walls can be prevented with suitable ventilation systems.

Our Clients Often Say:

When we spec out our systems and fit them, our clients are often very happy with the results. They'll often report:

• Stop Condensation in the bathroom: A drier bathroom (with a lot less mould growth on tiles and silicone!)
• Stop Black Mould In The Bathroom: Highly stunted mould growth in the bathroom:- on the silicone, on the tiles, and on the grout.
• Stop Condensation On The Windows: Much less condensation and mould on the windows, ceilings and walls.
• Stop Black Mould On The Windows: Highly stunted black mould growth on the windows, around the window reveals, and on the window sills.
• Stop Condensation On The Walls And Ceilings: Almost no condensation on the walls and ceilings, and the bathroom walls and ceilings dry a lot quicker!
• Stop Black Mould On The Walls And Ceilings: As above, and you may have noticed a pattern to this, when we stop the condensation, we stop the black mould!
   

Techmeisters Ventilation Services:

The Techmeisters offer a comprehensive range of ventilation services to meet the specific needs of your commercial property, including but not limited to:

• Condensation and Mould Surveys: We can conduct a thorough inspection of your property to identify any existing condensation or mould problems and recommend the most effective ventilation solutions.
• Ventilation System Installation: We offer a variety of ventilation system installations, including whole-house ventilation systems, extractor fans for bathrooms and kitchens, and heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems. We will select the best solution, or combination of solutions, that give us a warm fuzzy feeling we're going to hit your condensation hard.
• Ventilation System Maintenance: Regular maintenance is crucial for ensuring your ventilation system functions optimally. We offer comprehensive maintenance plans to keep your system clean, efficient, and functioning properly. We recommend a maximum interval of two years for maintaining any ventilation system (preferable one!)

Our Customers typically choose:

• High Power bathroom extractor fans:  In-line fans sited in the loft space, with a nice white or chrome cover on the bathroom ceiling, is our signature move. They are usually triggered when the bathroom lights come on, and stay on for a period after the lights are turned off. This is a good option where condensation is appearing after nice hot steamy baths and showers.
• High Power Kitchen extractor fans: usually sited above the hob, and ducted to outside the property. This is a good option where condensation is appearing whilst you cook.
• High Power Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) Fans: Provides filtered, fresh air into the property, which pushes out stagnant, moisture laden air before it gets to cause trouble in the property. These are typically automated and work on temperature and humidity sensors. This is a good option for when you have whole-house condensation issues, typically most noticeable in the early mornings where all the windows are steamed up with condensation, and starting to suffer from the effects of the moisture ie mould.
• High Power DMEVs: otherwise known as wall mounted extractor fans. Where the first three aren't applicable, or the only option to is to move to a wall-mounted extractor fan, we'll recommend these, and will often choose a centrifugal fan rather than its axial counterpart.
• Or combinations of all 4.

Other Available Options:

Dependant on your particular property, what you're suffering from and where you're suffering it, and what might already be in place, we might advise some other systems and features:

• Humidistat controlled ventilation: Control simple ventilation systems with a standalone humidistat, to switch on as increased humidity levels are detected
• Trickle and boost functions: Smarter ventilation systems come with their own built in humidistat to help reduce humidity, and regulate airflow speeds to match the humidity severity in the room.
• Manual Override Switches: Manual override switches work best for the winter months, when condensation and moisture issues are more prevalent. We recommend having these fitted, so your ventilation system works 24/7 throughout the winter months.
• Dual-fan boost options: Engage a second fan for that extra oomph, when you need it
• Centrifugal fan types for ceiling mounted applications: not recommended, if you have a ceiling mounted fan already, we always recommend upgrading to an in-line extractor fan, sited in the loft. See above for: "Our clients typically Choose".
• Centrifugal fan types of wall mounted applications: Wall mounted fans are typically not up to the job for most kitchen and bathroom applications; the best types for wall-mount are centrifugal.
• Outside centrifugal fan types for wall mounted applications: Wall mounted fans are typically not up to the job for most kitchen and bathroom applications; the best types for wall-mount are centrifugal. Outside Centrifugal types may be used where extra power might be needed on wall mounted applications, where the fan is mounted on the exterior of the property, rather than inside.

Take control of your property's condensation and mould. Contact Techmeisters today!

 

Contact the Techmeisters today for a works discussion visit. You can contact us on 01634 218 821 (Medway), 01622 277 321 (Maidstone), drop us an email to info@techmeisters.co.uk, or you can fill out the webform questionnaire on our contact page, and we'll get back to you.