Watch out for damp in your Ashford home.

What symptoms you need to look out for this winter: -

Condensation symptoms:

"1) Beads of moisture on cold surfaces like windows, tiles and cold walls.

2) Increased humidity levels.

3) The appearance of fungal black mould.

4) Damp smells.

5) Condensation that is left untreated can result in peeling plaster."

- Penetrating damp symptoms: "

1) Damp staining on external walls.

2) Damp patches on internal walls or ceilings.

3) Wet and crumbly plaster.

4) Black mould isolated to one area. -

Rising damp symptoms:

"1) Damp tide mark rising up to 1m from the skirting board.

2) White salt deposits left behind on the plaster.

3) Damp and stripping wallpaper.

4) Decaying skirting boards."

Source: www.petercox.com

What are the best ways to ventilate your home? Make sure when having a shower/bath you are either opening a window or using an extractor fan. Using your heating to warm up your home, will help prevent dampness on cold walls.

If you are not sure how to prevent some of these symptoms, please call us today on 01233 501601.