How to Prepare Your Home for Winter: Preventing Damp and Mould
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Winter in the UK brings more than just cold weather. It often invites condensation, damp, and black mould into our homes. These aren't just unpleasant, they're a serious risk to your property and your health.
There’s a smart, effective way to stop damp in its tracks before the cold sets in. Positive Input Ventilation (PIV).
Why Winter Triggers Damp and Mould
When the temperature drops, we shut windows, turn on the heating, and dry clothes indoors. This traps warm, moist air inside. It settles on cold surfaces like walls and windows.This causes condensation, the main culprit behind black mould and damp patches.
Without proper ventilation, your home becomes a breeding ground for mould spores and lingering moisture.
How to Prevent Damp This Winter
Here’s how to get your home winter-ready:
- Fix leaks and improve insulation – Stop cold air and water from getting in.
- Use extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms – Remove steam at the source.
- Avoid drying clothes indoors – Or use a dehumidifier if you must.
- Keep your home ventilated – Even when it’s cold out.
But there’s one powerful solution that works 24/7, silently and effectively. Installing a PIV system.
What Is a PIV System?
Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems work by gently introducing fresh, filtered air into your home. This airflow pushes out stale, damp air and prevents condensation from forming.
Unlike extractor fans that only work in one room. PIV units improve air quality throughout your entire home. They’re quiet, energy-efficient, and ideal for winter months when natural ventilation is limited.
Why Install a PIV System Now?
- Stops condensation before it starts
- Protects against black mould
- Improves indoor air quality
- Reduces asthma and allergy symptoms
- Works in both houses and flats
Winter is coming and once mould takes hold, it’s harder (and more expensive) to treat. Installing a PIV system before the cold weather hits means you’re prepared.
Why Choose AMPM Property Maintenance?
At AMPM, we supply and install market-leading PIV systems. We work with homeowners across Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. Our experienced team will assess your home and fit the ideal unit discreetly and professionally.
Whether you live in a new build or a traditional terrace. We’ve got a solution that works.
FAQs: Winter Damp and PIV Systems
Book Your PIV Installation Today
Don’t wait for black mould to appear on your walls. Prepare your home now with a professional PIV installation from AMPM Property Maintenance. You’ll breathe easier and save money in the long run.