condensation

The cause of mould behind your furniture is almost certainly condensation. Moisture-laden air gets trapped behind your furniture and condenses on the relatively cold surface behind which if not wiped away will cause mould. The colder the surface behind the furniture e.g. an external wall, the more likely it is that the problem will occur. The article below provides lots of information on how to prevent condensation in your home but in terms of mould behind furniture, moving your furniture away from walls will have a big impact on airflow. Further Reading What is causing damp in my house? {Jungle…

Damp in your house will be caused by one or more of the following: Condensation This is the most common, and probably the most complicated, cause of dampness. Condensation occurs when relatively warm moisture-laden air comes in contact with relatively cold surfaces and the water vapour condenses on the surface. It occurs most often in winter when houses are least ventilated and when uninsulated external walls, windows, and so on, are at their coldest. Different parts of a building are affected by very different micro-climates. For example, north facing elevations can be subject to prolonged damp, as they do not…

No – for two reasons: 1. We are not surveyors 2. You cannot diagnose rising damp with resistance meters and ‘theoretical measurements’ Further Reading Has you house been diagnosed with rising damp with a damp meter? {Standard Heritage} Still not answered your question? We love questions so fire it at us using the contact details here Please rate this article so we know how well it answered your question…