Condensation

Condensation and Mould in Old Buildings

What is Condensation?Condensation is the liquification of invisible water vapours present in the air in contact with cold surfaces.Condensation is often associated with the growth of mould as the tiny liquid droplets (condensation droplets) on the surface provide bacteria the…

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Solving Rising Damp in Churches

Interview with a Conservation ArchitectWe really enjoyed working with Mr John Dodson, old timer conservation architect, on solving damp problems in the St Peter's Church in Thornton.  We couldn't miss this opportunity of asking him about his life-long experience with…

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What Makes Basements Damp?

Basements are usually dark and damp unless you finish them. If you use your basement as storage space or a laundry room, you’ve likely dealt with leaks, condensation, and humidity.If you have puddles of water in your basement, you likely…

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Fortified Church of Ghelinta

I recently spent some of my holiday in Transylvania where I visited several old churches. Ghelinta, a tiny town in deepest Transylvania, is home to a church whose amazing interior wall paintings look almost as fresh as when they were first put there, six or seven centuries ago.
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Fortified Church of Prejmer

I recently spent some of my holiday in Transylvania where I visited several old churches. The fortified church of Prejmer is one of the most important medieval historic monuments in Transylvania. The church was founded by the Germanic Teutonic Knights.
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