Damp walls or condensation????

[brad81]

We have just brought our first flat but are having alot of problems with the supporting outside walls of the property. The flat is made of concrete, which we have heard is prone to dampness, but we were told when we brought it it had been damp checked?

The problem is we have mould growing on the interior walls, this is only appearing on the walls that support the property, the outside walls, in the summer we did not have a problem. Our management company have told us this is condensation and we should move furniture away from the walls and leave windows open, whicch we have done, but still to no avail.

In one of the rooms, which we decorated mould appeared on the pine shelfs and the interior to supporting walls, also the paint bubles up for no apparent reason. We are finding this a problem in most of the rooms. and really would like some advice on how to sort it.

Many thanks :

 

[vijay]

nothing technical, but some damp companies will give you a free damp and timber check on your property.

 

[brad81]

Thanks very much will try this.

 

[Grahamho]

Not particularly technical, Keep the room well venilated (dont dry washing in ther! To remove mould use a light solution of bleach, or you can buy mould stain remover from DIY shops, also possibly buy a dehumidifer - but they could be a bit costly (but cheaper than the cost of replacing furniture and clothes. Check point ing of outside wall of house it could leaking-in and no damp patches onoutside wall

Check no gutters or downpipes are leaking

Hope this ives yoiu some ideas
Graham

 

[brad81]

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated