damp and mould

Condensation Prevention: A Practical Guide for 2026

Condensation is the most common cause of damp in the UK, affecting an estimated 1 in 5 households, and the English Housing Survey 2023 found serious condensation in approximately 2,000,000 dwellings, a figure that continues to rise. That's not a minor housekeeping issue. It's a building performance problem that affects health, finishes, and the life of the fabric itself. Most advice stops at “open the windows”. In practice, people don't keep...