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Condensation Control
What is Condensation?
Condensation is the process by which water vapour in the air turns into liquid water. Air always contains some level of water vapour, and the amount it can hold depends on its temperature: warmer air can hold more water vapour than cooler air.
Condensation occurs when warm, moist air comes into contact with a cooler surface. When the air hits a surface cooler than itself, the air’s capacity to hold water vapour decreases, causing some of the water vapour to condense into liquid water.
Risks of Condensation
Condensation can lead to the decay of materials and the growth of dangerous mould and mildew. Not only can this cause building materials to rot, but mould spores can also become a harmful hazard to human health. Ultimately, this issue can be costly to rectify and may even become dangerous to the occupants.
To reduce the risk of condensation, builders, and homeowners must pay careful attention to their choice of building membranes and insulation. As newer buildings become more energy-efficient, the interior environment increasingly differs from the exterior. Condensation problems will arise when water vapour diffusion is not properly managed.
Energy Efficiency and Building Performance
Managing condensation effectively contributes to overall energy efficiency. Moisture-laden insulation loses its thermal properties, leading to higher energy consumption as heating and cooling systems work harder to maintain comfortable temperatures. By controlling condensation, you help ensure that insulation remains effective and energy-efficient.
Regulatory Compliance
Understanding vapour permeable products
Vapour permeable membranes are one solution to managing condensation. These materials allow water vapour to pass through while resisting liquid water. They are used in building construction to reduce moisture transfer through walls, ceilings, and floors. By allowing trapped moisture to escape, vapour permeable membranes help prevent mould growth, structural decay, and poor indoor air quality.
In climates with extreme weather variations, such as Australia, vapour permeable membranes offer significant benefits by adapting to changing conditions and helping to maintain a balanced indoor environment.
Why GI Building Sciences?
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the insulation industry and our commitment to developing groundbreaking insulation products, we have developed a high quality range of VPM products designed specifically for the harsh Australian climate.
Our range of products includes both wall and ceiling insulation products with features designed to combat condensation issues. Our products offer the highest quality protection against external weather penetration whilst also alleviating condensation build-up. We produce the highest performing VPM products in the Australian market today with 180 day UV protection guaranteed.
We meet all Australian health and safety regulations and requirements, and comply with all national building and construction codes. Furthermore, we are the leading provider of VPM products in the Australian market today, making our products an obvious choice for your building project.
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