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Mould Mitigation in Social Housing<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mould growth can be an almost constant problem in social housing. In areas with excess moisture and humidity, it is only natural that mould will begin to grow, and even a small amount of mould can often cause a range of problems within the property. Unfortunately, knowing how to mitigate this mould often is not enough – you need the tools and experience to actually prevent further damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simaxx<\/a> can monitor the presence of any relevant conditions that might cause mould growth, providing alerts to social housing landlords. Of course, this is not the only way that you can tackle the problem – the more tools you use to prevent its growth, the easier it becomes to ensure that a property is completely safe and free of long-term problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Causes Mould Growth?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mould growth is mostly caused by excess moisture, whether that is through flooding, humid air, condensation or water leaks. Once it starts to grow, mould can survive in areas with almost no oxygen or ventilation, making it incredibly difficult to clear it out of the building unless you have the right tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to ensure that it does not become a long-term problem is to mitigate it ahead of time. Controlling high moisture levels, managing severe condensation and improving ventilation systems can all be important steps toward dealing with the mould that is currently spreading through your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simaxx can be a valuable platform for dealing with the rising damp that usually causes mould condensation, alerting you to situations where it is quite likely to start forming. Even the most basic preventative measures can stop spores from taking hold, but you still need to be vigilant about dealing with them before they can cause even more damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When You Should Take Action<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UK social housing tenants have full control over when they attempt to tackle their damp problems. The social housing providers<\/em>, on the other hand, do not usually need to get involved in combating damp and mould unless it is beginning to impact the tenants’ health and safety. On the other hand, if the mould has been caused by a repair issue, then the landlord needs to step in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tenants and homeowners are expected to take responsibility for controlling the rising damp, at least in the early stages of growth. This means using ventilation systems correctly, heating the property in a way that prevents the spread of mould, and reacting to the presence of the mould correctly rather than just ignoring the potential risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Damage Can Mould Do?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Many people do not understand the risks of mould. While a UK homeowner or tenant might think that it is simply an annoyance, it can actually be a serious health hazard to certain people and tends to cause major damage to a building if it is not dealt with quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mould tends to eat away the surfaces that it grows on, from wood and fabric to glass and plastic. This means that even the most modern design of a home can’t withstand it forever – it can spread across windows, crawl up walls, or even reach your clothes. The longer you let the rising damp and mould persist, the harder it will be to get rid of this reliably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The penetrating damp can affect walls, floors, ceilings, and almost any other surface within a room in your home. Without proper ventilation, it is easy for condensation and mould to spread through the air so fast that it affects all of your walls – windows included – before you can stop it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mould spores can produce allergens, irritants, and even toxic substances. This can make some rooms inherently dangerous to exist in for too long, with high condensation and mould making almost any space very uncomfortable if you spend more than a few minutes in there. Even if you are not impacted by any of the allergens, the high moisture levels and stuffy air can make it hard to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Condensation and other related symptoms can all cause damage to your floorboards, warping the surfaces directly. This is most common in places like bathrooms, but it can happen anywhere. Not only that, but the damaged floorboards will often start to spread the mould even faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mould can also start to damage your insulation, eating away at the materials and making it even harder to keep the space heated. This allows each cold surface to spread the mould spores faster, as well as opening up more situations where severe condensation can only get worse and worse if you do not tackle it directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tackling Mould<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to avoid mould is to prevent it ahead of time or at least find a solution before it can spread too far. This means looking at the way that condensation and mould are spreading through your home to pick out potential solutions that might stop the spread early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is a good idea to be prepared for spores even if they have not actually turned up yet. Monitoring damp areas (or removing damp areas entirely) can prevent spores from even establishing themselves in typical damp corners, and checking on your walls regularly can help you spot any high-risk areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep a mental note of anything that might be important – spaces where mould spores could easily start to grow. This means areas without much fresh air, spaces not covered by extractor fans, cold spots with a lot of condensation, or areas that you can’t easily clean. Remembering where they are can allow you to spot and neutralise spores before they spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reducing Humidity and Removing Excess Moisture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The most effective solution is usually to remove moisture from the air. Condensation and humidity can allow mould to grow rapidly, and the more you create, the harder it is to get rid of the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some common ways to reduce humidity and ward off the wall-penetrating damp include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n