As the cold winter months set in, we are less inclined to ventilate our homes and are tempted to seal in the heat.

Rising damp occurs when groundwater rises through capillaries in masonry to saturate it.

Penetrating damp is the process of moisture moving from the exterior wall of a building to the interior.

Ventilation is the process of bringing fresh air into a building and removing stale, moisture-laden air. In homes, it helps control the water vapour produced by everyday activities such as cooking, showering, washing clothes, drying laundry and breathing. When moisture builds up, it can condense on colder surfaces such as windows, external walls, ceilings and corners. Over time, repeated condensation…

Some treatments can even make mould problems worse in the long-term. Here’s a few of the most common treatment mistakes we see well-meaning home-owners and renters make when trying to remove mould from their home. For more on condensation and mould control, check out the Safeguard Condensation Guide.

Window condensation is a sign of a humid environment at risk of damp and mould. Prevent window condensation with a dehumidifier.

Many people treat condensation and penetrating damp as separate problems. In reality, they often interact with each other to worsen the overall problem. Recognising double-moisture pressure is key to diagnosing damp correctly and preventing mould, building damage and unhealthy living conditions.

Compressor or desiccant? Choose the right type of dehumidifier for your household with this handy guide.

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Ventilation isn’t always an easy task, especially in a busy working home. Reminders to keep windows open and wet clothes off the radiator go ignored, especially when teenagers are involved. So why expend effort trying to reduce condensation in the house? It’s important to remind ourselves why condensation should be avoided before the wallpaper begins to peel and black mould…

More than four in ten have experienced it in the past year, as experts warn Britain's ageing housing stock puts residents' health at risk