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Bathroom

Issues:

• Pluming leaks
• Shower leak
• High humidity from showering

• Ventilate - open windows daily and use extractor fans
• Fix any leaks and plumbing issues
• Dry out/remove wet materials within 24-48 hours

Remedies:

Kitchen

Issues:

• Ventilate - open windows and use extractor fans
• Fix any leaks or plumbing issues

Remedies:

• Plumbing leaks
• Boiler leak
• High humidity from cooking/washing dishes

High ground

• Bridged damp proof course
• Rising damp

Issues:

Remedies:

• Make sure DCP is not covered

Gutters/downpipe

Issues:

• Faulty rainwater goods
• Drain/pipe blockages

Remedies:

• Maintain rainwater goods
• Repair/replace any faults

Windows

Issues:

• Broken seals
• Cracks in frames

Remedies:

• Repair/replace damaged windows or seals
• Open window to ventilate/use trickle vents

Bedroom

Issues:

• High humidity from people

• Ventilate - open windows and doors

Remedies:

Wall cavity

Issues:

• Ventilate wall cavitity

Remedies:

• Interstitual condensation

Roof

Issues:

• Roof leaks
• Faulty roof tiles

• Repair any leaks and faults

Remedies:

• Roof leaks
• High humidity and lack of ventilation

Loft

Issues:

Remedies:

• Ventilation in roof/loft
• Fix any leaks
• Dry or remove any wet materials within 24-48 hours.

Subfloor

Issues:

• Ventilate subfloor
• Fix any issues with DPC

Remedies:

• Lack of subfloor ventilation
• Bridged damp proof course
• Rising damp