Damp problems

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A client recently came into my shop asking about whether we sold damp solutions for fitting showers without extractor fans as he has had complaints about damp and mould.

I wasn't aware this would be his problem if it's his client's choice to not have a fan.

Any advice on what to suggest he uses?

Cheers
 
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Mould normally forms in warm, wet areas and insufficient ventilation will help it to thrive. First step is ventilation, fan is best, but opeming a window during and after showering/bathing is better than nothing.

If the mould is growing on walls, anti-mould emulsion is available. For tiles, anti-mould grout and silicone sealants are available.

Use a strong solution of hot water and bleach to clean and kill existing mould. Domestos Grotbuster is also good for ingrained mould, even on silicone.

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Cheers!

I'd have thought he'd be best passing on info like this to clients, not offering (or being forced) to provide a physical solution himself if clients don't want a fan.

Anyone know where he'd stand with this?
 
pimplumb21, Hi.

Interesting dilemma?

Two scenarios, as I see them?

1/. If an "end user" the householder, comes to your client and clearly states that [the client WANTS] a new Shower / WC / WHB and requests a cost to supply and install the three items, then in effect the house holder is seeking a cost for just that, no more.

2/. If the house holder asks your client to "design and install" a " Bathroom" then in this case it "could" be argued that a competent trades person would include a ventilation system, because a competent tradesman will be aware of the long term "implications"

Going back to 1/. above, at that time your client should advise the house owner under a "sort of Duty of care" that a ventilation system is advised. if your client submits his estimate in written form then a simple disclaimer at the foot of the estimate will exonerate your client from on-going grief?

Hope some of the above makes sense? it is a "back covering" exercise

Ken
 
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pimplumb21, Hi.

Interesting dilemma?

Two scenarios, as I see them?

1/. If an "end user" the householder, comes to your client and clearly states that [the client WANTS] a new Shower / WC / WHB and requests a cost to supply and install the three items, then in effect the house holder is seeking a cost for just that, no more.

2/. If the house holder asks your client to "design and install" a " Bathroom" then in this case it "could" be argued that a competent trades person would include a ventilation system, because a competent tradesman will be aware of the long term "implications"

Going back to 1/. above, at that time your client should advise the house owner under a "sort of Duty of care" that a ventilation system is advised. if your client submits his estimate in written form then a simple disclaimer at the foot of the estimate will exonerate your client from on-going grief?

Hope some of the above makes sense? it is a "back covering" exercise

Ken


Cheers for this Ken. Hadn't thought of the TOA being different for pieces of bathroom and 'bathroom' as package so image that could prove v helpful.

According to him he advised ventilation but it was turned down as new tiling had been done first (all sounds a bit backwards to start with) and client didn't want it having to be removed and re-jigged.

Obviously don't know the ins and outs of their conversation, but here he is panicking and I don't want to give him advice and him to end up threatening any sort of action only to find himself at the sticky end of a compo claim.

Ta for pointers!
 
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