Tenants
How to cure Mold & Condensation
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Tenants - how to cure Mould & Condensation | |
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A. Mould on a wall from condensation. B. Mold, salts and penetrating dampness.
1. Download FREE one of our Tenants Facts Sheets - click here 2. Download FREE one of our Landlord Action Sheets - click here 3. Check for building defects and rectify - leaking overflow pipes, downpipes, guttering, raised ground levels. 4. Apply Mold Cleaner to the walls with a sponge - allow to dry - click here to buy 5. If the mold staining is heavy, apply one or two coats of Stain and Damp Primer to prevent show through of residual stain markings - click here to buy 6. Add the Antimold Paint Additive to your chosen paint & apply as usual - click here to buy 7. Buy a Home Condensation Meter to measure the moisture in the air in your house. Keep the moisture reading between 55% and 65% to avoid Condensation - click here to buy
7. Buy some Condensation Test Strips to place on the walls, to monitor your success - click here to buy
7. Ask us for FREE Telephone Help in using this simple tool to keep your decorations and health in good order - call 01626 331351 8. Quick DIY Master Class in Dampness and Condensation - become your own Expert in 1 hour! Buy our "Dampness in Buildings" reprinted book by the great expert Graham Coleman. A great read, short and to the point - Click here to buy the reprint. Complete Mold Kits available - kit prices include a 15% discount on individual prices: click here to buy Ultra Home Mold Control Kit - contains Cleaner Concentrate, Stain Sealer Primer, 2 x Paint Additives and Home Humidity Meter Ultra Home Condensation Test Kit and Mold Treatment Kit - contains: Scrub Out Mold, Mold Cleaner Concentrate Refill, Stain Sealer Primer Paint, 2 x Paint Additives,Condensation Test Strip Ultra Mold Cleaner Home Pack - contains Scrub Out Mold, Mold Cleaner Spray, Mold Cleaner Concentrate Refill Ultra Mold Eradication Kit - contains Cleaner Concentrate and 2 x Paint Additives Data Sheet for Surface Cleanser - click here Data Sheet for AntiMould Paint Additive - click here How to test for condensation Test the walls of the building with our Condensation Test Kit and look for evidence of mold - usually 'black spot' - this indicates that you have Condensation forming on the coldest surfaces in the room. Unless you can increase ventilation and heating, consider using our Anti-Mold Paint Additive or Anti-Mould Emulsion Paint - guaranteed for 5 years! If necessary, treat all plaster with the anti-mold treatment supplied with the paint and then redecorate. How to measure how much moisture there is in the air - the Relative Humidity Use our Hygrometer to monitor the conditions in each affected room and use the Memory function to check the exact conditions overnight, the time when temperature falls and condensation is most likely. This meter helps you to control the conditions that cause condensation and to monitor the use of your heating, ventilation and dehumidification.
Available in standard and large display versions. (Large Display version shown) Go straight to Price List and Order Form . |
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Condensation Test Strips These are small, white self adhesive pads that you can stick to any surface suspected of forming condensation. They are unaffected by dampness from the wall or other surface to which they are attached - they only react to moisture condensing from the air - Condensation. The white Detector Strip changes to a permanent Bright Blue if Condensation occurs. The further along the Strip and Blue is showing the longer the condensation has lasted. These Detector Strips are ideal for forming part of a Mold Control Plan - it gives you a visual confirmation of your success or failure in controlling your environment. | |
| How to test damp walls and timber - (to find and then eliminate the moisture source) | |
| Firstly, check the outside of the building for rainwater penetration - if the walls are absorbing moisture apply a water repellent - UltraProof - check your downpipes and gutters. Click here to see the Data Sheet for the Damp Testing Meter
How to test damp walls and timber - general purpose dual scale 'pin' conductivity meter Click here to see a Quick Guide to understanding the readings from a Damp testing Meter - Front Page Click here for Quick Guide - Back Page Damp testing conductivity pin meter A sturdy conductivity meter, ideal for testing masonry (brick, stone, plaster) and timber (skirting boards, floors) to give an indication of 'relative' dampness. Always use meters to compare like materials, never to give absolute moisture readings. Benefits are as follows;
Can also be used to test damp floors and new concrete floors. (We also sell the Protimeter Range of products, including the Surveymaster. These are Professional instruments, starting at over £100 plus VAT for the basic model.) Go straight to Price List and Order Form . |
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| How to detect cold walls and cold spots | |
Wall temperature gun The best way to quickly find the cold areas in a building. Compare readings for areas showing no signs of damage and see immediately the extent of the cold - point and click.
Hand held infra red temperature gun in action Go straight to Price List and Order Form . |
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| Professional Damp Testing Meters - by Protimeter | |
Protimeter Mini The Protimeter Mini can be used for making rapid moisture assessments in a wide range of building materials including wood, masonry, drywall, plaster and concrete. The instrument measuring pins are small and sharp which means measurements can be taken at the surface with virtually no mark left behind.
Protimeter Mini The numerical values represent the actual percent moisture content of wood (%MC) and the wood moisture equivalent (WME) of other materials. The Protimeter Mini can be used to determine if the fabric of a building is in a dry, borderline or damp condition. When taking readings in awkward positions, the Protimeter Mini can be used with the moisture probe and lead, supplied as standard with the instrument. The optional Protimeter Hammer Electrode can also be used with the Protimeter Mini for determining moisture gradients in wood. Optional Deep Wall Probes can be used with Protimeter Mini to measure the moisture level at depth in a wall, irrespective of the surface condition. Deep Wall Probes are very useful accessories when investigating the cause of the moisture problems within buildings. Click here for Wood Calibration Chart Go
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| Protimeter Surveymaster - advanced damp tests | |
The Dual Mode Moisture Meter The NEW Surveymaster incorporates two modes of operation - search and measure (non-invasive and pin type). Search and measure enable the user to distinguish surface moisture from sub-surface moisture, essential information when trying to establish the extent and cause of a moisture problem.
Surveymaster is a moisture meter that displays the moisture level values on a digital display along side a scale of colour coded lights. This digital moisture meter helps in accurate building material moisture measurement. This combined presentation of moisture measurement helps the user to map the extent of problems and monitor changes in condition precisely and reliably. Click here for Protimeter Data Sheet Go straight to Price List and Order Form . |
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| How to detect Dry Rot | |
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Dry rot detector - the best way to find 'active' dry rot, or to chart the edges of an attack. Benefits are as follows;
Available in boxes of 8, ready to use
Dry rot detector sticks - 8 per packet. Go straight to Price List and Order Form . |
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| Summary | |
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Mould growth is caused by Condensation forming on the surface or inside the building material Condensation is caused by high levels of moisture in the air condensing on the coldest surfaces in the room, often at night when the temperature falls Surfaces will be colder if they are damp - rising and penetrating dampness, blocked wall cavities or lack of them, can all increase dampness Dampness can be caused by common defects, like blocked gutters overflowing, poor pointing, cracked external render.
Testing wood for moisture content - at over 18-20% wood can begin to rot Self Help - Diagnosing your damp: For immediate help (in office hours) ring our dedicated team of Experts - David, Angela or Kathy will help to diagnose your dampness problem FREE. Ring them on 01626 331351 or use our special CHECKLIST by clicking here. Go straight to Price List and Order Form . Home | Damp| Plastering | Membrane | Damp Meters | Anti-Mould Additives | Privacy Policy| Property Repair Systems Unit 3, Olympus Business Park, Kingsteignton Road Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2SN T: 01626 331351 F: 01626 331143 E: help@propertyrepairsystems.co.uk Other Property Repair Systems Group Web Sites: www.boron.org.uk - how to use Boron based products to control rots and insect attacks in wood www.dampness-info.co.uk - how to treat penetrating dampness in walls and plaster www.deck-treatment.co.uk - how to treat patio decks and yacht decks www.dryrot.biz - how to cure and prevent Dry Rot www.epoxy-info.co.uk - epoxies, polyesters and polyurethanes for all applications www.furniture-outdoors.com - all weather cane garden furniture, luxury Danish designs www.joist-repair.co.uk - how to quickly repair joists and beams of any size www.propertyrepairsystems.co.uk - fire retardent paints, hygiene products, metal bracket manufacture, crack injection www.timber.org.uk - systems of repair, with step by step methods www.timber-repair.co.uk - how to repair timbers in buildings without wrecking the place
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