Mould Growth (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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Main causes of mould growth
Main causes of mould growth
Inadequate insulation & poor ventilation
Most critical factor for mould
Most critical factor for mould
Moisture control
Three common mould growth surfaces
Three common mould growth surfaces
Plaster walls, timber structures, wallpaper
Essential conditions for mould
Essential conditions for mould
Spores, organic matter, oxygen, temperature, moisture
Rising damp causes
Rising damp causes
Insufficient DPM, faulty DPC, ground moisture
Main health problem from mould
Main health problem from mould
Respiratory problems
Moisture control prevention methods
Moisture control prevention methods
Ventilation systems, improve insulation, adequate heating
Structural solutions for mould
Structural solutions for mould
Install DPM, maintain DPC, address rising damp
Key principle for mould treatment
Key principle for mould treatment
Address moisture source before cleaning
Result of cleaning without fixing moisture
Result of cleaning without fixing moisture
Rapid regrowth