Submitted by john molloy on 5 November 2018 - 3:36pm
Disrepair cases associated with condensation and mould can lead to tenant ill health and damage to assets. For landlords, this can be an expensive and time-consuming issue. Read on to see how we can help you avoid or resolve costly disrepair cases.
Social Housing
Disrepair Causes
Condensation & Mould
Activities such as cooking, bathing, showering and even breathing produce moisture in the air which is the leading cause of mould. This could result in serious health problems and damage to properties. In a bid to lower energy bills for residents part of the refurbishment often involves improving the air tightness of the properties, but this means the home cannot breathe and moisture in the air can’t escape.
Inadequate ventilation
Improved methods of sealing our homes, intended to lower energy bills for residents, means the home can't breathe and moisture in the air can’t escape if adequate ventilation isn't provided. This can cause health issues and damage to property. It is possible to avoid these problems by providing the correct ventilation.
Cold surfaces
Poor insulation, structural defects and a lack of adequate heating can lead to cold surfaces. These cold spots encourage the formation of condensation which in turn can cause damage to the property.
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Condensation and mould is a major problem leading to disrepair cases for many social housing landlords. Not only does it wreak havoc with housing stock causing a huge repair bill, but more importantly there are associated health risks for residents.
Disrepair Solutions
Let us fix it for you
Getting it right the first time isn't always easy. We provide an end-to-end solution and can install the right product to combat the problem, offering peace of mind, ensuring a happy resident and protecting the property over the long term.
Need a quick response?
In situations where you need a rapid resolution you can mobilise one of our qualified ventilation engineers who can diagnose the problem and install the right solution for your property in one visit.
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Many social housing landlords find condensation and mould a recurring problem, with recurring costs. We can help diagnose disrepair problems and recommend an appropriate solution to help landlords ensure their properties meet the required standards, avoiding costly disrepair cases.
Prevention of Disrepair Cases
Empower your residents
We all cook, bathe and breathe which generates moisture in the home. You can use our handy guides to show your residents how they can protect themselves against condensation and mould, helping landlords and residents to work together for a better outcome.
Condensation control
Effective ventilation is key to control condensation alongside other factors such as heating and insulation. Our products are designed specifically to solve the problems that occur in social housing such as over occupancy and fuel poverty.
Planned Maintenance
Once the disrepair issue within the property has been resolved, your property can then re-enter the planned maintenance cycle.
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Condensation and mould issues present a real problem for Housing Associations, especially as they have a duty of care to their residents. At Vent-Axia we believe that the residents’ health must come first, and disrepair cases prevented.
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