08/01/2026
🥶 Brrr! Feeling the cold? We hope your home isn’t.
This week has brought the coldest temperatures the UK has seen so far this winter. While the chill is unavoidable, it can directly increase the risk of condensation and mould inside your home.
Cold outdoor air lowers the surface temperature of the building fabric, especially around windows. When these surfaces cool to below the dew point, the temperature at which air can no longer hold its moisture, condensation forms on them.
If this condensation is allowed to remain on these surfaces over prolonged periods, it creates the ideal conditions for mould growth.
If you are spotting condensation on windows, damp patches or mould starting to form, do not ignore it. The earlier it is dealt with, the easier it is to fix.
The most effective way to combat the issue is through expert diagnosis of the conditions within your home, followed by the correct ventilation systems to control moisture levels and keep mould away for good.
Get in touch with Dwelling Doctors today and let us help keep your home warm, dry and healthy throughout the coldest months of the year.