Ventilation and Mould
Mould is bad for health — ventilation is your number one ally to fight and prevent mould growth.
Mould is a kind of fungus that thrives in unventilated and humid environments. Good ventilation is the arch nemesis of mould.
A combination of poor ventilation and excess moisture is the perfect breeding ground for mould. A broad range of moulds can end up growing in these conditions from more common Alternaria — often found in bathrooms showers and under leaky sinks — to Penicillium — which contaminate textiles, including leather goods — and even Stachybotrys Chartarum or black mould.
While most varieties of mould aren’t great for human health, black mould or toxic black mould is particularly bad, producing a sometimes deadly or severely debilitating mycotoxin.
Good ventilation is the ultimate solution to prevent mould growth and keep a well ventilated, mould free atmosphere inside your home. A good ventilation system is your best weapon against mould growth, filtering out incoming mould spores, controlling humidity and temperature to create climate conditions that are not suitable for growth. Decentralised ventilation is recommended as a problem solver, because it can be retrofit into existing dwellings without having to install ducting.
Once mould is established it can be a difficult, dangerous and seemingly endless battle — to remove mould is difficult, costly and what might seem the simple removal of surface material can be the start of much wider issues — prevention is definitely better than cure. Easily recognised symptoms of simple condensation on windows or walls, or discoloured tiles or grout, are easily spotted signals that you might be in for a mould problem. The best option to prevent mould growth is solid ventilation, humidity control and filtration.