Mould / Damp on wall

[chezzer0361]

On my window frames there is mould growing on the side of it, I keep trying to clean it but it comes back.

The windows are being replaced next week so hopefully problem solved, but this morning I noticed as the window is always wet through it drips off the windowsill and dribbles down the wall, as a consequence there is mould starting to form on the wall.................

What can I use to treat the fungus, can I use something like MR Muscle mould spray or is there anything special for fungus on walls ????

 

[JohnD]

what you need is not a chemical spray.

You need ventilation to stop the condensation.

You do not say if this is happening in a bathroom or some other room.

Does anyone ever drape wet washing about the house?

//www.diynot.com/wiki/building:condensation_in_houses

 

[chezzer0361]

it is in our bedroom..............will try opening the window a bit.

dont dry wet washing in the room, it is all downstairs...........

thanks for the reply

 

[disinfo]

Had exactly the same problem until I put some trickle vents in the windows.

Old terrace house with no ventilation, previous owner had double glazing fitted reducing ventilation further.

According to neighbours she has numerous damp companies out over the years to try and solve the problem, sure they must have enjoyed her custom!

 

[JohnD]

dont dry wet washing in the room, it is all downstairs...........

If you drape wet washing about the house, it will release bucketfuls of water which will rise (water vapour is lighter than air) until either it escapes, or it finds a cool surface to condense on.

 

[chezzer0361]

thanks