Hi there,
6 months ago we had a new kitchen fitted in an old house and I have recently noticed a mould build up behind one of the bottom units which has no backing as it houses the gas meter. After a closer look I can see that the mould spreads along the wall behind the other units, which do have a backing.
We had the whole kitchen damp-proofed and a DPC put in, so I think the mould is caused by the damp caused by the condensation from the water pipes which the builder did not insulate with that grey foam lagging.
My issue is that access to the wall to clean, paint with anti mould paint and install pipe insulation is near impossible without removing the units or at least removing the cupboard backing (which will break).
What would you recommend? I have a fear that we will need to get someone into help us take out the units. Should our original builder have insulated the pipes?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
6 months ago we had a new kitchen fitted in an old house and I have recently noticed a mould build up behind one of the bottom units which has no backing as it houses the gas meter. After a closer look I can see that the mould spreads along the wall behind the other units, which do have a backing.
We had the whole kitchen damp-proofed and a DPC put in, so I think the mould is caused by the damp caused by the condensation from the water pipes which the builder did not insulate with that grey foam lagging.
My issue is that access to the wall to clean, paint with anti mould paint and install pipe insulation is near impossible without removing the units or at least removing the cupboard backing (which will break).
What would you recommend? I have a fear that we will need to get someone into help us take out the units. Should our original builder have insulated the pipes?
Any advice would be much appreciated.