Lithuania filmmaker Vytautas Katkus’s debut feature project The Visitor won the top €6,000 Artekino International Award at the Les Arcs Coproduction Village on Tuesday.
23.11.2022 - 01:59 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Cold winter air can leave parts of your home feeling damp which can often spawn mould on walls in your home.
Not only can the moisture damage the household's structure, the resulting fungus can be the root of a number of health issues like asthma.
As the temperatures drop, heating experts are urging households to keep their bathroom doors closed when showering, or risk spreading damp air throughout the home.
According to Mark Ronald, Lead Engineer at Hometree, condensation is one of the most common forms of household damp and is brought on by poor ventilation, the Express reports.
He explained: “The main type of damp that central heating helps combat is condensation, often found in rooms that don’t get used as much as others. Another common form of damp is found behind furniture, where air circulation is poor.
"Normally condensation happens when moist air becomes trapped in your house, then hits a colder surface, like your wall, for example. The moisture can soak into the wall and cause mould to form.
“Some signs to look for include water tide marks on the windows and walls, which will stream, causing deterioration of decoration, discolouring of window frames and eventually - growth of black mould. All of these are a result of poor ventilation and air circulation.”
Mark said that one of the “most common areas” you can experience condensation is in the bathroom. When running a hot bath or shower, condensation is caused by hot water, and whilst extraction techniques, like extractor fans, can help to some extent, they don’t always fully eliminate condensation.
He advised: “It is important to keep the bathroom door shut so that the moisture doesn't escape into other areas of your home. If it’s not too cold, you should also
Lithuania filmmaker Vytautas Katkus’s debut feature project The Visitor won the top €6,000 Artekino International Award at the Les Arcs Coproduction Village on Tuesday.
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