Heating, Ventilation & Services
With new legislation calling for timely responses to reported issues, there will be a strong desire to embrace key knowledge for meeting compliance and effectivity within the stipulated timeline
effectivity within the stipulated timelines and, will embrace the understanding of all involved not only housing staff, surveyors and respective expert trades but, also residents armed with more feasible understandings of their property and atmospheric management. Better decision making will not only reduce annual spend but will
reduce any re-spend activities armed with a greater understanding of improvement expectations. Tis can only be achieved by re-thinking how complaints are recorded, how
responses are managed and how credible knowledge in a recognised format can be utilised and delivered to residents in a manner of greater understanding for improved conformity. With a greater understanding of root causes (not root cause) of the
‘symptoms’ known as damp, condensation and mould, its removal can be considered since recognising the pattern, location and maintenance aspects, delivers a profound solution for a confident outcome. And, the removal of mould also plays a large role in reducing the potential for its re-emergence. Incorrect solutions will not deal effectively with removing the entire mould particulates and, places a greater emphasis on the non-use of bleach products and painting over an outbreak. In addition, it should also be noted damp and mould are separate
elements and would require bespoke approaches for each issue whereby damp tends to identify itself with spoiling, blistering, cracking and darkening of surfaces. Mould can reside on any surface where respective nutrients are available including structures and contents items. If the conditions are suitable
for a number of days, their development can occur in the absence of wet or damp buildings. For a defined way forward Cornerstone is of the opinion a designated
uniform framework is necessary to uphold an unbroken approach to such reported problems. Why? Because we are still dealing with damp, condensation and mould in 2024 and, with an understandable drive with Net Zero, if we sought to implement such recognised aspects in our homes today in the absence of a defined understanding of the structure and occupancy, the problems could escalate. A greater understanding of structural behaviour will underpin landlord
confidence with their improvements concluded in a defined approach whilst providing bespoke guidance for residents for an improved healthier internal living condition. And, will deliver key trend data for future stock management since each landlord/management company will likely be maintaining a host of structure types and geographical locations.
David Bly is managing director of Cornerstone Management Services
Tackling Damp, Mould & Condensation Feature
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