Just removed a wardrobe that was fitted in a chimney recess on an external wall. It was fitted flush up to the wall.
There was some mould growth on the rear of the wardrobe. The hardboard backing wasn't nailed brilliantly and there was some gaps around the perimeter.
Am I right in thinking the reason there is mould is because warm hair has gotten into the wardrobe, when the doors are opened etc and found it's way on the cold surface behind?? As the wardrobe is fitted flush there's no ventilation at all behind there.
Question, why would the mould only grow on the hardboard back and not on the wall? I would assume the wall is colder than the hardboard. There was no mould on the wall.
I need to refit the wardrobe. Plan is to insulate behind the wardrobe with 25mm kingspan and then seal up any gaps in the back of the wardrobe with acoustic sealant.
There was some mould growth on the rear of the wardrobe. The hardboard backing wasn't nailed brilliantly and there was some gaps around the perimeter.
Am I right in thinking the reason there is mould is because warm hair has gotten into the wardrobe, when the doors are opened etc and found it's way on the cold surface behind?? As the wardrobe is fitted flush there's no ventilation at all behind there.
Question, why would the mould only grow on the hardboard back and not on the wall? I would assume the wall is colder than the hardboard. There was no mould on the wall.
I need to refit the wardrobe. Plan is to insulate behind the wardrobe with 25mm kingspan and then seal up any gaps in the back of the wardrobe with acoustic sealant.