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Myths and misguided opinions when tacking mould and damp problems Costa del Sol. Over the years I have entered many homes to undertake surveys or rectification work regarding mould and very often surprised as to peoples ideas regarding what it is and how to get rid of it. Therefore I have written this article on this subject. Mould Infestation ​ What Is Mould? Mould is a type of fungus that consists of small organisms found almost everywhere. They can be black, white, orange, green, or purple. Outdoors, mould plays an important role in nature, breaking down dead leaves, plants, and trees. Moulds thrive on moisture and reproduce by means of tiny, lightweight spores that travel through the air. You’re exposed to mould every day. In small amounts, mould spores are usually harmless, but when they land on a damp spot in your home, they can take up residence and start to grow. When mould is growing on a surface, spores are released into the air and can be easily inhaled. The microscopic spores it releases infects the lungs causing mould allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny noses, chest breathing problems, as well as constant musty odours. In bad untreated cases it can and does kill. Where Does Mould Grow? Your walls, floors, appliances, carpet, or furniture, they all provide the food mould needs to grow. But the thing all mould needs most is moisture, so you're most likely to see mould in damp places such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, and small spaces. Mould and damp problems Costa del Sol Myths and misguided opinions. ​ "Just open your windows." As you can see above, mould starts its life outdoors and becomes airborne. opening your windows allows the spores to enter your home where it may well take up residence, it does not commence in the home. "Just wipe the mould away with bleach, it works every time" Mould settles in many areas, not just walls, the fact that you are having to continually repeat the process, tells you that the mould is still present in your home embedded in the fabrics and furniture. "Mould is just part of living by the coast." It is true that living in coastal regions where the humidity is higher, increases the possibility of mould in your property. But that does not mean you have to live with it. "Mould is not harmful to your health or home." Nothing could be further from the truth, mould can infect lunges, eyes and even skin, in bad cases it can kill. That is why it has been given a category 1 health warning, that the same as asbestos. There has been many successful cases brought against landlords, due to the medical evidence based on health issues from mould spores. Furthermore, in cases were mould infection has not been checked, fabrics and furniture from the property have had to be destroyed.

The common reaction to moisture laden walls is Rising Damp. Is this possible, is water actually defeating gravity? There has been much discussion between architects and architectural associations as to whether this is possible for water to rise above the water table without any help. So lets talk about rising damp Mould and damp Costa del Sol Rising damp as a phrase is common place and it is the most used phrase by many contractors when seeing moisture patches on walls. Yes we all agree that if a moisture meter is placed on a moisture laden wall it will activate. The meter registered water so what else can be causing it but rising damp, a damp course must be installed correct, sorry wrong. For water to rise above the water table, it requires assistance, it cannot defeat gravity by itself. One very common problem is salt, this can come from the building materials and air quality within the property. The salinity of the Mediterranean is uniformly high throughout the basin . Surface waters average about 38 parts per thousand except in the extreme western parts, and the salinity can approach 40 parts per thousand in the eastern Mediterranean during the summer. The salt is hygroscopic, meaning it attracts water. And salt increases the ability of water to carry electrons, which get corrosive when a redox reaction occurs (reduction and oxidation). Most people will know that  salt air is most prevalent in coastal zones . Once salt settled on a wall, it will draw in moisture from the air and any localised nearby water source which will assist it to rise up the walls both internally and externally, usually to a height of .08 of a meter, from then on travel laterally. So what about a damp course? A damp course will have zero effect in controlling the moisture and is likely to do more structural damage than help the situation. Pumping fluids into the mortar line can cause a separation between the mortar and granule bonding, therefore weakening the structure. Another solution I very often come across is dry lining of the walls. Dry lining of walls is a very useful method to cover up untidy or uneven walls, or being used as insulation. But when used to cover up moisture laden walls, this is bad practise, as a damp wall can loose up to 50% of it load bearing ability. On a final point in this blog, we very often hear the phrase, "They don't install damp course's in Spanish properties" Well there is a very good reason for that. Southern Coastal Spain is sited over a fault, so all properties need to withstand tremors and a degree of gyration. Further more, there must not be any lateral barrier in the building line. So is there such a thing as unassisted rising damp coming up from the foundation, I am afraid not. Be sure to employ a qualified technician for surveys in all structural matters, not someone looking for a job. www.123bmt.net

Irritation of nose and eyes due to mould Yet again I have been called out to undertake a survey for bad selling air, high damp and mould problems Costa del Sol humidity in a property. The property had been treated for damp walls, just a two years ago by a contractor.  The contractors solution to the problem was to dry line the complete ground floor rooms.  The owner stated that the walls were first treated with a spray sealant prior to the installation of the boarding, no investigation as to why the walls were heavily moisturised was undertaken. Now two years on, there is a high registration of volatile toxics produced by mould spore, which is creating the bad odours, but no visual sign of mould through the property.   Making a very small access point into the paneling and using specialist probe meters with cameras, the source of the problem was clear.  The sealant that had been sprayed on had flaked off due to salt acid corrosion, and mould was well established behind the dry lining, its now only a matter of time before the dry lining boards disintegrated. Damp walls must never be covered or sealed, out of sight, out of mind is not a solution.  The cause for the moisture must be found and corrected.  Further more, it cannot be solved by injecting silicone or other fluids into the wall, as a perfect barrier cannot be achieved. (Have covered this in full in a previous blog post)  Dry lining itself is useful if you need to cover a dry wall in a hurry.  If the walls are uneven or unsightly?  Increase thermal and sound insulation. Need efficient and affordable method of dressing wall finishings for a renovation project?  In every one of these scenarios, dry lining is a good course to take, but it is not a solution for damp proofing. Alway get qualified advice on structural matters.  www.123bmt.net

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