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The warm moist air in our homes is supposed to soak into the walls and escape through to the outside as moisture vapour and in this way our homes breathe and remain dry. Unfortunately in cold solid walls this moisture vapour comes into contact with a surface that is too cold and the dew point is reached whereby the moisture transforms from vapour into liquid.

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This becomes visibly evident as condensation on the walls in the form of damp patches and in extreme cases black spot mould and a musty smell in the air we breathe. The damp spores in the air are also very harmful for people with asthma or chest and breathing problems.

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The solution is to stop the wall temperature from dropping to the point where the vapour in the air is allowed to become liquid and Multiguard have several ways of achieving this including external wall insulation and an energy efficient heating system that warms the walls rather than the air.

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To see if you would benefit from either of these solutions or to simply request more information call us now on 08456 345866 or if you prefer send us an email via the contact button.

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A law of nature is that heat will always move from hot to cold and the warm moist air in our rooms will naturally move to pass through the walls and any draught openings to the outside. This can be seen most clearly when you have had a shower with the window closed and then open the window to see the warm air billowing through the open window to escape outside.

In the same example you will see also that water vapour becomes water droplets ie condensation on cold surfaces such as the bathroom mirror and metal taps. Similarly if the walls of our homes are sufficiently cold the water vapour ie moisture will hit the wall and become water droplets in the form of damp patches.

This warm moist atmosphere then provides the ideal breeding ground for damp spores which appear as black or white furry mould spots on walls. Especially prone are ceiling corners as hot air rises and areas around skirting boards or window frames as the break in plaster means these areas are colder than the rest of the walls.

At Multiguard we have a range of solutions to eradicate damp mould whilst increasing the comfort level by having warmer walls.

We can offer both external and internal solutions so why not GIVE US A CALL NOW on 01908 516366 or email us .

We promise to listen to you and to give only the best advice on a completely no obligation basis and if necessary can arrange a free home inspection and quotation if you require.