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Myths and misguided opinions. 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. ​ 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. 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 take a look. 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 in all structural matters.

Radon Gas, the silent killer, yet unknown by many.   Updated situation in mainland Spain. Radon, the enemy may be in your house. Almost 300,000 homes in Spain are exposed to high levels of radon, a gas that is the second cause of lung cancer after tobacco. In Spain, around 1,600 people die each year from breathing in radioactive particles in their homes. There has been much discussion  as to what is a safe level of radon gas in a home.  In short, no level is a safe level as radon is a dangerous radioactive gas.  Even in properties where the levels are low, the internal environment of a home can effect the buildup of gas.  Poor indoor air quality where levels of high humidity creates heavy air layers, especially in basements and under builds, keeping the gas low and allowing a buildup to a dangerous level. Radon map Spain The Radon map shows a higher concentration of indoor radon gas in the yellow to brown areas, the white areas are either low population, or yet to be mapped, it does not indicate they are free of radon gas.  As a broad guide, properties near sea level have less risk, a little back inland in rocky terrain above the coastline and the levels are higher. Why a radon survey is important. I was recently called out by a client to undertake a full house survey on a high end property they were considering purchasing. The villa was around ten years old and well maintained, so little to find fault with, that is until I undertook a radon test. My test meter was showing high level counts of radio activity. In such cases a further test has to be set up with specialist data collection meters run over a seven day period with the units placed in selected areas within the property. The following week I returned to check the meters to find a very high radon presence. which literally made the house unsafe for habitation. The owners were totally unaware of the radon, as it has no smell or visual print and can only be detected with specialist meters and a technician trained to interpret the data. So there is radon radiation gas in the property, is there a procedure to make the house safe? How radon gas enters a property Understanding radon gas is essential if an effective eradication plan is to be drawn up. Basically there are two methods, sealing and air pressure / exhaust induced movement, very often both methods are required. Radon gas is approximately 7.5 times heaver than air. Further more it has no chemical affinity, so is easily influenced by air movements and pressure, but does have a magnetic element which is traceable. For this reason expelling the gas by forced air systems (which I may say are widely used) can easily result in distributing the gas throughout the entire property and drawing more radon gas into the building. Getting the parametric pressure element and exhaust system correctly balanced is of paramount importance. Discharging radon gas is a complex matter. Randomly discharge it at low levels and the concentration falloff will have not taken place, as the concentration of radon at the discharge point can be tens of thousands of picocuries per minute, therefore creating a danger zone at ground levels and the possibility of reentry into the property. Testing for Radon.   As so many indoor elements can effect the test outcome, I believe there is really only one way to undertake a radon check professionally, that is with a physical hands on survey.  The practice of mailing small cheap chemical censors and asking the home owner to place censors in various rooms then monitoring remotely, is not the answer.   A full property survey is required, both internally and externally.  Air quality levels need to be checked to ensure the humidity levers are correct, as at a constant value of radon concentration, measured values have been found to increase linearly with increasing humidity, from 30% RH up to a value of ∼85% RH.  So any measurement of radon levels in high humidity could be up to 300% inaccurate.  Furthermore, I have found that placed sensors and installed smart home monitors can be greatly effected by indoor pollution, such as gasses produced from spores, mould and bacteria. Low levels of radon gas is everywhere, it when the numbers rise we need to be concerned. So get your property tested, you can read more and book a survey on my website: www.123bmt.net I am available to travel nationally and internationally. Make contact with your location and I can give you a costing.

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Bed bugs or mites are becoming an increasing problem in warmer climates like the Costa del Sol. We have a none toxic solution that permanently eradicate them. Complete sterilisation for bedrooms. Book a free survey today. Costa del Sol. Deep Cleaning with electronic sterilising for beds, sofas and carpets Costa del Sol Bed bugs and mites none toxic elimination. For decades bed bugs have made worldwide headlining news for contaminating homes, hotels and being notoriously difficult to kill and remove. Many professional exterminators often use toxic, foul-smelling pesticides to battle bed bugs. Most chemicals and pesticides are unable to contain or terminate bed bugs. Since bed bugs feed on blood, they are unlikely to ingest chemical detergents. Similarly, spraying pesticides only works if the bed bugs are directly touched by the poison and bed bugs are so small they are likely to be missed. Surprisingly, bed bugs can be eliminated quite effectively with the help of all natural, non-toxic vapor steam. A bed and carpet bug’s best known weakness is that they’re extraordinarily vulnerable to high temperature. Studies have proven that exposure to temperatures of over 60ºC / 140ºF are effective at killing bed bugs and eradicating bed bug infestations and their eggs. Our electronic sterilisers and none toxic vapour machines produce over 100ºC / 212ºF output which quickly kills bugs and eggs on contact. With less that 5% moisture, this allows for deep penetration and quick drying of upholstered surfaces. If you have ever had any mould problems your beds will be infected , as mites feed on the mould secretion, so book today . Sterilising includes electronic, vapour and ultra violet to mattresses , bedding and whole bedroom as these do migrate throughout the room . Fill in the form below and we will send you a costing. Read more on mould Deep penetration and quick drying of upholstered surfaces Safely clean bed bugs from children’s rooms, bunks and cribs Chemical-free sanitation Most effective clean for mattresses, headboards, bedding, carpeting,upholstered furniture, draperies and more Kill bed bugs in all stages of life on contact Eliminate pathogenic bacteria instantly Low moisture produces no mess Eliminate the need for chemicals Remove, dirt, stains and grease at the same time Deodorize and sanitize No fumes, no residue and no chemical costs Get in touch Your Name Location Email Phone Number of rooms for sterilising Submit Bed Bug problems Costa del Sol. Deep carpet cleaning Costa del Sol. None toxic bed bug deep cleaning for beds Costa del Sol