Avoid these 7 common mistakes when fighting at home
Moisture in the home often involves more than you think. Then it is tempting to make one of the following 7 mistakes when combating moisture problems. We go over them briefly: here are the 7 most common mistakes when fighting moisture in the house.
Moisture in the house, not a pleasant guest
A comfortable and healthy home with good humidity levels is important for residents' well-being and quality of life. Yet, moisture can make its way inside and cause you an annoying humidity problem. Moisture in the home not only causes discomfort, but can also bring mould growth and health issues, as well as damage to the home itself. Something you would prefer to avoid.
Causes of moisture in the home
However, there are several causes of moisture in the home. Here we share some of the most common ones:
Moisture control to the rescue
Moisture in the home brings a lot of negative consequences. For instance, too much moisture in the house can lead to serious damage to the structure of your home, such as rotting wooden beams and rusting metal, and can mould, cause mildew and unpleasant odours. In addition, it increases health risks, such as allergies and respiratory problems, and lowers the effectiveness of insulation, leading to higher energy costs.
So it is obvious that you want to start fighting moisture in your home. Note, however, that moisture control is a complex process in which a lot can go wrong. It is therefore important to keep the avoid the following common mistakes to achieve effective results.
Avoid these 7 common mistakes when fighting moisture in your home
1. Underestimate moisture problems
Moisture problems really should not be underestimated. They often involve much more than just a humid area on the wall or mould in the home. This, then, is why moisture experts exist. Moisture problems are the cause of a number of other woes. For example, a excessive humidity be the cause of a lot of health problems; especially if you already suffer from underlying respiratory conditions or suffer from rheumatism. It can also trigger allergies in children, the elderly or people with weaker immune systems.
Moisture problems not only cause health problems, but also problems to your home. We give some examples:
Besides health problems and home damage, moisture problems also increase energy bills. This is because damp rooms are much harder to heat. So definitely do not underestimate moisture problems, and get timely moisture control in your home.
2. Having the conviction: out of sight is out of mind
"A damp spot on the wall? A lick of damp-proof paint or a new layer of wallpaper and you won't see it anymore!" This is a reasoning we often hear, but unfortunately this is not a watertight solution.
Indeed, this does not equate to effectively solving the moisture problem. Moisture experts are clear and unanimous about this: camouflage is not a solution. You will still face the same problems: structural damage to your home, chances of health problems flaring up. The moisture problems then grow silently.
3. Put off fighting the damp in your home
We all know it: we prefer to put off those unpleasant jobs around the house. Yet when it comes to fighting moisture in the home, that is not a good idea. As mentioned earlier, damp problems can cause a lot of trouble. And the longer you put off the solution, the worse the problem gets and the bigger the works are likely to be.
Notice a damp spot on the wall? Then contact AquaConsult immediately and our moisture experts will be happy to help you.
4. Not airing your home on cold days
In winter, we prefer to keep all the cold outside. Yet it is a much better idea to ventilate your home, even when it is freezing outside. Thanks to good ventilation, you avoid excessive humidity, which can cause problems such as mould on the wall could cause.
So put your windows at least 10 minutes a day open to avoid moisture problems.
5. Trying to remove mould yourself
Mold - and especially black mold - on walls is very persistent. If you try to remove large areas of mould yourself, you usually haven't removed everything and it comes back quickly. Also, as a DIYer, you cannot address the cause of the mould. In fact, there are a lot of different possible causes:
A moisture expert can determine the exact cause and therefore also apply the best-fit moisture solution, eliminating the mould completely.
So can you really never remove mould yourself?
Still. If the mould on the wall is not too bad, you can remove it yourself. But then you have to be careful: breathing in mould spores can cause serious health problems, with examples such as respiratory problems, fatigue, nausea, and so on. So be sure to always wear gloves, a mouth mask and protective glasses. Also, removing mould yourself is only possible if it is just a few black spots on the wall. Are the spots larger? If so, be sure to call in a moisture expert.
6. Not having a ventilation system in well-insulated houses
A well-insulated house has many advantages. The biggest advantage is the impact on your energy bills. Yet it also has one big disadvantage: there is no air circulation in the house. Without a ventilation system, damp air gets a chance to settle in the walls. This can cause mould or other moisture problems.
With a good ventilation system you don't have that problem. Then the air in the house is refreshed on a regular basis and moisture does not get a chance to settle in the walls. This will also save you the energy of having to fight moisture in your home.
7. Not using an expert in moisture control
A final mistake people make is not calling on a moisture expert. This is because not all moisture problems have the same cause, and each requires its own approach.
An expert can use certain tools to determine exactly what the problem is and what exactly needs to be done to solve the moisture problem. Only then will the correct diagnosis be made and you get exactly the help you need. This is the only way to effectively combat the moisture in your home. In addition, with some solutions you stand a chance of the Flemish renovation premium.
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