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News Release from: Property Care Association | Subject: One-day workshops
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 18 December 2006
Curse of condensation tackled in new
course
Growing problem of condensation is being put under the spotlight by the Property Care Association in a new course targeted at construction professionals.
The growing problem of condensation is being put under the spotlight by a leading trade association, in a new course targeted at construction professionals The Property Care Association is introducing a series of one-day workshops throughout 2007, where delegates can gain an insight into the subject and learn practical assessment techniques
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 2 Nov 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Entitled 'Condensation and Dampness In Buildings, The Facts and Practical Assessment', the course outlines how modern living conditions - including central heating, double glazing and sealed air gaps - have all led to an increase in the amount of condensation in UK properties.
In turn, condensation is being blamed for a rise in the cultivation of toxic moulds, which are being linked to a range of health problems - in particular respiratory damage.
The course is aimed at surveyors, architects, building inspectors, and maintenance and remedial surveyors.
It is being led by Graham Coleman, who specialises in laboratory and consultancy services examining dampness and timber infestation problems in buildings.
Mike Bromley, Training Manager of the Property Care Association, which represents the UK damp proofing, structural waterproofing and structural maintenance industry, said: "The purpose of the workshop is to promote a better understanding and diagnosis of dampness in buildings and the unhealthy environments that can be encountered.
"Condensation found in all ages of property is now becoming a major problem and it can lead to toxic moulds.
"New research has identified that spores from these moulds are quite damaging and can cause respiratory problems.
"This course explores why and how condensation occurs and methods of diagnosing the problem.
It also explains how toxic moulds develop and why they can be harmful to health." The course, which runs in March, July and September, is being held at the Property Care Association's own dedicated training centre, in Derby.
As well as dealing with condensation and a practical workshop on condensation identification, it will also cover other forms of dampness in order to identify these from condensation.
The practical session will use instruments to make condensation assessments and the assessment of environmental and living conditions.
To find out more log onto the Association's website.
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