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What Can You Do About Condensation and Mould?

What causes condensation and mould in the home?

Condensation is by far the most common cause of damp and mould within properties, particularly during the winter months.

As the weather gets colder and heating is turned on, windows are generally fully closed. The average family produces around 20 pints (11.4 litres) of moisture a day in an unvented property, and this moisture will condense within the property.

This moisture can cause mould growth on walls and ceilings as well as on furniture and your possessions.

Common signs of damp inside a house are:

  • damp and musty smell
  • the appearance of mould or mildew on walls, floors or ceilings
  • walls, floors or ceilings that feel cold or damp
  • dark or discoloured patches on walls or plaster
  • lifting or peeling wallpaper
  • excessive condensation on windows

Your condensation and mould issues solved with Positive input ventilation

Positive Input Ventilation creates a healthy environment by pumping and circulating fresh filtered air into a house, forcing stale air out of the gaps and cracks in the fabric of the building. 

How Does Positive Input Ventilation Work?

The PIV unit is installed in the loft area, and a distribution diffuser mounted in the ceiling in the room below. The continual supply and slight positive pressure result in the air in the property being continually diluted, displaced and replaced to create a healthier indoor air quality. 

How Much Does a Positive Input Ventilation System Cost?

On average, Positive Input Ventilation systems cost between £1,200 - £1,800 including installation, however, there are some higher cost models available with improved performance. 

Once installed, the running costs are relatively low as the system has low energy requirements. You can expect running a PIV unit to cost 1p-2p in electricity a day.

What are the Advantages of Positive Input Ventilation?

Positive Input Ventilation is a cost-effective solution to a number of problems caused by excessive moisture in the home, including:

  • Condensation on windows
  • Damp and mould

A PIV unit can also help improve indoor air quality, helping to reduce odours, Volatile Organic Compounds and pollutants that enter the house. It can also reduce humidity by ensuring a fresh flow of air into the property. 

PIV is clinically proven to help reduce dust mite allergens which can cause asthma and affect allergy sufferers. 

P.I.V. System. Damp and mould. Condensation control

Positive Input Ventilation (P.I.V.) system explanation
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