Damp and Mould Remediation
If you’ve spotted damp patches, musty smells or visible mould in your home, it’s important to address the issue as soon as possible. Left untreated, damp and mould can spread quickly, affect air quality and cause long-term damage to your property.
Although damp can sometimes be linked to structural issues (such as leaks or a failing damp-proof course), poor ventilation is one of the most common underlying causes. When warm, moist air becomes trapped indoors, it leads to excess condensation and creates the perfect environment for damp to take hold and mould to grow.
Aran’s specialist team can help. Our comprehensive technical survey will identify what’s causing the problem and provide effective, long-lasting solutions to prevent it from coming back. Discover more about our remediation services by clicking the link below.
Cavity Wall Remediation
Under some circumstances it may be necessary to carry out remediation works to allow cavity wall insulation to be installed, and occasionally remove old cavity wall insulation from a property. This can be for a variety of reasons but may include:
- Extract debris/rubble from within the cavities, allowing properties that were previously untreatable to be treated.
- Where guarantees have not been issued when previously insulated.
- Extract failed cavity wall insulation due to contamination. This may have been caused by building works, flooding or other excessive water ingress and may be insurance remedial works.
- To allow structural repairs to the building.
Removing old/existing insulation is time-consuming but must be done properly to prevent any future issues.
Ventilation
When installing insulation in your home it is important to consider ventilation. Allowing air flow in your home will reduce the risk of condensation and make your home healthier. Ventilation can be both passive and active, and some homes may need a combination of both.
Passive ventilation may include installing trickle vents in windows, or completing undercuts to internal doors, allowing air to flow more freely.
Active or mechanical ventilation is more often required in bathrooms and kitchens rooms or more humid rooms.
Loft Storage Platforms
Storage in many homes can be an issue - having additional space in the loft, with an easy to access loft ladder, could be the ideal solution.
Case Study - Babergh & Mid Suffolk
Aran has entirely refurbished a local authority residential home adversely affected by severe mould and condensation issues. Historically, previous attempts had been made to refurbish and improve the property, however these had proved unsuccessful due to the construction of the house.
The work carried out by Aran has entirely renewed the property, creating a safer environment for residents to live in and significantly reducing the risk of future condensation issues.