Soldato
Well it's the time of year that any damp problems seem to get worse - and ours is here with a vengeance.
Damp carpet behind the sofa, the start of some black mould growth on the walls and a cold, dampy feeling to cushions etc.
I've looked for possible sources (block of flats, ground floor) and have come up with nothing - all of the other neighbours seem to have this issue too. The only thing I can see is the first 3 rows of bricks outside appear darker - meaning they're damp.
How are buildings normally insulated from damp, and is there anything DIY for cheap I do to help prevent damp? We open windows when drying clothes etc.
We've been fighting it for a while (repainting walls, cleaning mould off) and it's got to the point where I've gone out to buy a big dehumidifier to try and get rid of the moisture in the air, at least.
Does anyone else have this problem, how bad is it and how do you deal with it?
Damp carpet behind the sofa, the start of some black mould growth on the walls and a cold, dampy feeling to cushions etc.
I've looked for possible sources (block of flats, ground floor) and have come up with nothing - all of the other neighbours seem to have this issue too. The only thing I can see is the first 3 rows of bricks outside appear darker - meaning they're damp.
How are buildings normally insulated from damp, and is there anything DIY for cheap I do to help prevent damp? We open windows when drying clothes etc.
We've been fighting it for a while (repainting walls, cleaning mould off) and it's got to the point where I've gone out to buy a big dehumidifier to try and get rid of the moisture in the air, at least.
Does anyone else have this problem, how bad is it and how do you deal with it?