Remember, remember our top ventilating tips for November!

With colder months upon us, it's easy to keep windows shut tight, but good ventilation is crucial for a healthy home! Here are some simple tips to keep damp and mould at bay by improving the ventilation in your home:

• Check Your Kitchen and Bathroom Fans: Make sure your extractor fans are working properly. They should run slowly all the time and automatically speed up when you’re cooking or showering to clear out moisture.
• Got a Full House? Consider Positive Input Ventilation (PIV): If your home has lots of people and persistent damp issues that you’re struggling to stop, contact us about a PIV system. It’s great for managing moisture build up in busy homes.
• Don’t Block Vents or Air Bricks: These are essential to keep damp air moving out. Blocking them can cause moisture to get trapped indoors.
• Ventilate Your Tumble Dryer: If you’re using a tumble dryer, ensure it’s properly vented to the outside to avoid adding extra moisture into your home.
• Open Windows on Both Sides of Your Home for Cross Ventilation: Open a window on each side of the house for just 10–15 minutes a day to let fresh air in and damp air out.
• Keep Trickle Vents Open: These small vents on your windows are designed to help circulate air out of your home continuously.

Following these tips can make a big difference in keeping your home comfortable and dry this season!

If you find you're struggling with damp and mould, you can read more of our advice here and report damp and mould via the links below.