I could send you the same pics except the old windiw frame. Mine were Upvc frames. The flat was immaculate. Fully damp proofed and brand new decor and carpets. 16 months later you wouldnt recognise it. It looked like a mouldy slum despite warnings. I got them out they knew I had been tolerant but didnt change their ways. Spent another £2000 and sold it. Most of what you show is mould except for the purple one. Its also filth. If you dont clean or heat it. Open curtains which is the favorite of some tenants and open windows to circulate the air this is what happens. I will say the landlord is also out of order. Those windows are past it and whatever is causing the wet walls is total neglect of the problem. No sympathy for either of you.
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@SKH Please stick to the thread you already have. It gets very confusing when people gatecrash other threads with their issues.
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[quote=“David122, post:64, topic:41486”]
e thread you already have. It gets very confusing when people gatecrash other threads with their issues.
[/quote] Apologies I will sorry about this.
Hi guys!
I’ve read through the discussion and want to ask a question that is disturbing me a lot now.
My flat is fully double glazed. I have good ventilation in the bathroom and by the entrance and regularly open windows to ventilate the rooms additionally. But I never use the dryer and prefer to use a hanger unit to dry my clothes in the living room. It takes some hours to dry them, but in this case closes do not shrink, so I find it more appropriate. I also do not turn on heaters for a long time since the temperature inside is still comfortable for me. The flat has fine insolation, as far as I can see - I am on the sunny side of the building, and it’s naturally lit during the entire day.
Now, it’s my first winter in the UK, and I am wondering if I could experience mould problems if I continue to leave the flat without heating under such circumstances. My house is Victorian, but s far I have never seen a sign of mould anywhere. How do you counter such issues?
Thanks in advance!
Ventilation , good insulation will certaily help . A room with wet clothes will smell of moisture and this should be your warning signal that the room cannot “cope” with what you are doing
Thank you for this!
I think I have to start using the dryer during the winter period in order to ensure the flat is mould-free.
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Make sure it is vented to the outside Do not use when you are not there and regulary clean the fluff from the filter . Fires are common with dryers > Life is dangerous !!!
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Wow, it’s a useful remark. I am not sure the dryer zone is vented at all… And yes, I never leave any appliance working without me in the flat.
there could be a vent at the rear of the dryer out thru an outside wall
Time to explore the Narnia of a Victorian house, I suppose:)
Hope I won’t find unexpected heighbours there.
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Some dryers are condensing and have no vents.
true but a washing machine,dryer and dishwasher always give of a certain amount of moisture ,which is why all kitchens should have a decent extractor fan apart from the steam of cooking
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Every day living produces moisture and in my opinion every household should use a dehumidifier.
You will be amazed by amount of water it will extract.
I’ve used an Eco Air Desiccant Dehumidifier for many years and leave it on all the time in winter.
It dries washing and is very quiet.
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I agree, a dehumidifier is a very useful investment. I have an Ecoair DD1 Classic (highly recommended) that I put on a 4h timer overnight when the temperature drops and air can’t hold as much moisture. I find that outdoor temp of 5C or lower is when we get the most issues with condensation. It uses 580W on full power or 300W on low power. At full power that’s 50-90p of electricity depending on whether you have Economy 7 or not. Once the relative humidity gets below 40% the machine is ineffective but you shouldn’t need it either. Having the air too dry in your home causes other problems. You shouldn’t need to run it all day unless there is a large amount of moisture being generated in your home. For example, if you are running a cannabis farm.
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