Polycell Damp Seal Aerosol 500ml

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Damp seal paint generally contains a strong water-reactive component designed to combat moisture. This durable paint works well in buildings prone to damp problems but just slapping it onto your walls and ceilings won’t be enough to solve all damp issues. While boosting insulation will reduce the amount of cold surfaces for water vapour to condense on, and help keep your home warmer, it can also decrease airflow and trap water in the home. David Prince, a damp specialist at Abbott Property Care, recently encountered a bungalow that didn’t have a damp problem until a government grant enabled the owners to install extra loft insulation. Soon after its installation, water started dripping from the ceiling. The new layer, he says, “stopped the breathability of the building and condensation was occurring between the new insulation laid on top of old insulation.” The motto when retrofitting energy-saving measures, says Aktas, is “no insulation without ventilation. Air tightness is important when trying to improve the energy efficiency of our homes – we don’t want the air exchange between indoors and outdoors to be very high because then you have to heat fresh air constantly.” How can I ventilate without letting the cold in? As well as helping to reduce the level of moisture, adequate ventilation is also good for health generally. 2. Reduce condensation Damp is a real problem for homeowners as the spread of damp can destroy furnishings, newly painted walls and wallpaper inaddition to having a negative impact on the health of those living in the home where it occurs. How To Tell If You Have Damp

Get the air circulating in the home – open windows and use fans to blow fresh air through and stale air out You can use any anti mould cleaner to remove any residue and prepare the surface for applying paint. Where Can You Apply Anti Damp Paint Don’t leave wet sponges and cloths in the shower or bath since they will add to the level of moisture in the atmosphere.Using HG Mould Spray is very straightforward. You just spray it on the surface you want to clean, leave it half an hour or so and then wipe it off. You should use gloves and keep the window open when cleaning with this spray. In addition to removing and preventing mould, you can use HG Mould Spray for getting rid of tea and coffee stains. Always make sure you follow the instructions carefully to get the best results. There’s no point slapping on damp seal paint and expecting it to solve all your troubles! Damp seal may stop damp from damaging your decor but you still need to identify the root cause of the problem. If you have a serious issue, such as rising damp, simply washing down walls and repainting won’t put everything right.

Sometimes you will see crumbling paint or wallpaper hanging or bubbling this effect on walls and ceilings can be a sign that there is a damp problem in your home. Once a landlord is made aware of the issue they should carry out repairs within a reasonable period of time, says Gallagher. “What is reasonable will depend on the specific circumstances, but where there is a serious risk to the health of the occupiers, the works should be done urgently.” Landlords for social housing have the same responsibilities as private ones, but, “social landlords may have internal policies relating to timescales which they should adhere to.” Ideal for tiles and walls, this spray will work wonders in your bathroom, removing any signs of mould or mildew which can pose a problem in bathrooms that are difficult to ventilate. Cooking, boiling pans and using the kettle create a lot of steam in a kitchen. As do activities such as washing up, clothes washing and using a tumble dryer. Opening windows wide whilst doing these activities will provide ventilation and allow the warm air to escape rather than cause condensation on the window.Damp proof paint should not be used to mask a problem, it should be used as a preventative measure to decrease the risk of reoccurrence. Moisture in the bathroom is a bigger problem when it condenses as water on cold surfaces, which can be alleviated by keeping the room well heated.