Condensation
What is Condensation?
All air contains water vapour. The amount of vapour air can hold will depend on its temperature - warm, moist air can hold more water vapour than cooler air.
Condensation occurs when this moist air meets a cooler surface. This is because when the air hits a surface cooler than the air itself, the maximum amount of vapour it can hold will reduce. Some of this excess vapour will then condense out into liquid water onto this surface. Regular household activities such as showering, cooking, washing and drying clothes can also contribute to water vapour levels inside the home.
Condensation can occur on surfaces or inside walls, ceilings or floors. This can lead to mould, mildew and decay. If mould spores become airborne indoors this can have a harmful effect on human health.
To combat condensation we offer services such as:
- Subfloor ventilation
- Roof ventilation
- In-house ventilation (Positive input ventilation PIV or Heat recovery ventilation HRV)
What is a sub floor & what is sub floor ventilation?
Sub floor – this is the enclosed space (under or adjacent) between the natural ground and your floor level.
Sub floor ventilation - the process and systems used to to extract damp air from your home in turn allowing fresh, dry air to enter under your floor area areas.
Why might I need ventilation in my home?
- Moisture control
- Prevention of mould/mildew
- Improving air quality
- Preserving the building materials
- Energy efficiency
- Comfortability
How much will it cost?
Every home is different so we offer a free initial inspection to then allow us to provide you with a competitive quote. Our 35 years of combined experience and our use of quality products ensures that you will have both a competitive up-front cost and also be confident of low running and maintenance costs over the life of the installation.
What areas do you service?
We're based on the Upper North Shore of Sydney from which cover the entire Sydney Metro area, the Central Coast, Hills District, Sutherland Shire, the Blue Mountains and beyond!