If your home is damp, it can cause mould on your walls and furniture and rot wooden window frames. A damp home encourages mites and increases the risk of respiratory illness.
There will always be some moisture in the air. When the air gets colder it cannot hold all the moisture and tiny droplets of water will appear.
This is condensation and it is a major cause of damp. You may have noticed it when you breathe on a cold day or when the mirror mists over when you run a bath. It appears on cold surfaces and in places where there is little air movement so you should check in corners, on or around windows and behind wardrobes and cupboards. Sometimes there is a musty smell.
Although condensation is a major cause of damp, it can also come from:
If your home is damp for any of these reasons, please notify the CO-OP office and an officer will make an appointment to inspect and recommend remedial works.
Our leaflet contains important and useful information to help you avoid condensation and dampness in your home.