UK households told to open windows during these exact hours to prevent mould and damp

UK households are being told to open their windows during these exact hours to prevent mould and damp.

As the UK heads into autumn, the cooler, wetter weather brings with it the common problem of condensation, which leads to mould growth and damp.

Whilst your instinct may be to shut windows to keep the cold out, a windows expert warns that this could be trapping moisture inside, creating the perfect breeding ground for mould.

According to Gov.co.uk, a recent average of 4 per cent of households in England had damp in at least one room.

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Allan Reid, windows expert at Art Windows and Doors, says that taking a proactive approach to ventilation now is essential to avoid a bigger problem as we head into the winter.

"Mould thrives