If you’re a local Bradford homeowner, especially if your home is slightly older, you might find you’re suffering with condensations more frequently.
The best preventative is to manage moisture levels, caused by daily activities like hot showers, long soaks in the bath, drying clothes indoors and cooking. Here at Quality Electrician, I always tell customers that” it's not just your house, it's how it was built”. If the natural air flow is restricted, mould growth can kick in so an affordable solution is to look into extractor fan installation for the bathroom or kitchen. Working with an experienced extractor fan installer Bradford costs between £150 - £350 but can vary according to factors like moving the location of an existing vent, nothing I can’t handle.
Why mould in older Brafodrd houses is a common problem?
Older Bradford homes were built to breathe and did have a natural air flow throughout, this included gaps in floors and walls and open chimneys. Today, any draughts in older properties are sealed up efficiently to keep the warmth in but doesn't help when it comes to improving ventilation. I was at a recent project at Folkestone Street where mould issues were creeping in at the 3 bedroom terraced property. The family had a loft extension a few years ago so there were now 3 bathrooms in the property which contributed to excessive moisture accumulation, but with nowhere to go, moisture tends to settle producing perfect conditions for fungal spores. My suggestion was controlled air flow and air extraction in the 3 bathrooms as well as the large kitchen.
What to look for if you suspect mould in old houses?
Homeowners give me a call when they start to notice musty odours which linger and don't seem to go even with the windows open. You might notice damp patches on external walls or mould settling in the corners of bath and shower rooms. The homeowners at Folkestone Street, Bradford noticed condensation on all the windows and mirror across the three bathrooms at their older terraced property. They also noticed mould growth behind bathroom furniture like the laundry baskets but did notice these issues escalated during colder months. I explained that colder weather makes the walls, windows and mirrors colder so condensation takes place at a faster rate. The easiest and most efficient solution is to consider extractor fan installation in rooms where steam or moisture production is excessive. I reassured the homeowners that their older home wasn't necessarily the issue, it was more the lack of airflow which was contributing to the mould issues.
Why are Quality Electrician the ideal extractor fan installer Bradford?
As a local myself, I understand how house proud many of us are. We spend a great deal of time and money creating the perfect home, bathroom and kitchen so it's only right to consider ventilation methods to increase the lifespan of these rooms. There are a whole range of extractor fan models with a range of features such as low trickle which means the fan functions quietly 24 hours a day.
As NICEIC registered, all aspects of an extractor fan installation are in line with regulations such as BS 7671.
Get in touch with your local, extractor fan installer Bradford, Quality Electrician on 01274 358 444
