{"id":141278,"date":"2024-07-16T15:55:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T14:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?post_type=ebook&#038;p=141278"},"modified":"2024-07-16T15:55:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T14:55:56","slug":"cornerstone-providing-expert-guidance-for-residents-and-landlords-dealing-with-damp-and-mould","status":"publish","type":"ebook","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/ebook\/cornerstone-providing-expert-guidance-for-residents-and-landlords-dealing-with-damp-and-mould\/141278\/","title":{"rendered":"Cornerstone: Providing expert guidance for residents and landlords dealing with damp and mould"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a defined number of independent surveys conducted to date for reported condensation, damp and mould issues, the data clearly indicates that 91% of the structures were dry, leading to a greater required understanding of root causes<\/p>\n<p>Cornerstone has provided a clear understanding of what, where, and why mould develops in structures, on furniture, and in clothing, with a recognised description of the likely causes of these symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>This has resulted in better decision-making aligned with any necessary repairs or remediations.<\/p>\n<p>With constant year-on-year condensation,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cornerstone-ltd.co.uk\/management-services\/damp-mould-removal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> damp and mould in many homes,<\/a> it could be argued that structures need to be reset regarding how they are assessed for these reported issues.<\/p>\n<p>If the structure and its installed components are adequate, \u2018blame\u2019 is not an option and, can be replaced with \u2018did you know\u2019 since many residents may not be aware of the impact some everyday activities have on the internal conditions as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>With this in mind, guidance in a defined, recognisable manner could be a significant consideration when commencing an investigation into a reported problem.<\/p>\n<p>The question of whether landlords are doing enough is noted, but they may well be doing enough within their infrastructure and existing knowledge level.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, they rely on expert trades to deliver the necessary \u2018improvement\u2019 not only in accordance with regulatory compliance but also with a cost-effective expected outcome.<\/p>\n<p>It is Cornerstone\u2019s experience that this has not always been the case, with many of their investigations being undertaken for repeat problems; hence, a \u2018reset\u2019 is recommended consideration.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting ready for decarbonisation<\/h3>\n<p>With a drive for net zero and many retrofits underway, Cornerstone believes such improvements require a significant baseline understanding of several structural and atmospheric aspects prior to their undertaking.<\/p>\n<h3>Property MOT: Certifying Structural Health<\/h3>\n<p>With many industry experts dealing within their service remit for structural and atmospheric improvements such that, in the absence of post installation impact assessments, how do we fully recognise the desired outcome has been achieved for a healthy internal environment?<\/p>\n<p>To assist this potential aspect, a unique Property MOT\u00ae rating system serves to embrace all aspects of the structure and current installations within the Moisture MOT\u00ae element.<\/p>\n<p>And, recognising the majority of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/damp-and-mould-related-surveys-what-is-a-healthy-building\/139717\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> surveyed structures<\/a> were dry, a Ventilation MOT\u00ae assesses all aspects of atmospheric control. 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