IN THE ABSENCE OF KNOWLEDGE, AWAABS LAW WILL UPHOLD THE SAME MISTAKES – WITHIN A QUICKER TIMELINE
 
Cornerstone Management Services Ltd, an independent property health surveying company is witnessing repeat Damp and Mould related issues across a wide spectrum of building types, ages, constructions and orientations.
 
Having witnessed repeat problems for a host of clients, Cornerstone are in full support of a defined Uniform Framework as previously expressed by the Social Housing Ombudsman. Why? Because repetitive undertakings aimed at resolving the issues remain evident with it a strong likelihood key skilled trades are indeed conducting their expected installations and remediations in full compliance with their bespoke Acts and Guidelines but, the impact of their undertaking is not fulfilled be it the issuance of recognisable guidance for occupant use or how their installation is best adopted alongside current aspects within a building.
 
We fully recognise visible damp and mould issues within buildings can and do reflect on the everyday well-being and mental health of those living, working and learning within them such that, repeat issues tend to have a greater impact on the negative feelings than the first outbreak did.
Damp and mould have a number of root causes hence, a singular improvement undertaking is not always successful such that, a ‘reset’ approach is a key consideration for these annual problems.
 
An initial key consideration is that when damp and mould appear and is witnessed, it is now a reactive issue and, with repeat issues being witnessed, accomplishing a proactive approach is a much tougher task?
 
In addition, recognising the drive to insulate our leaky buildings and improve the carbon footprint are key journeys ahead of us, if we sought to implement these recognised aspects in our buildings today ahead of a defined understanding of the structure, its geographical aspect, current installed atmospheric management and occupancy levels, the problems could significantly escalate.
 
Our experience, findings and technology have been encompassed in a unique Property Health App giving everyone immediate 24/7 access to likely causes of noted damp, condensation and mould alongside recognisable timely recommendations for reducing the likelihood of repeated issues alongside its effective removal.
Whether it’s a classroom, hospital ward, office or bedroom, the knowledge aligns to all room types and deals with recognising mould is a ‘symptom’ of a problem with associated credible solutions to underpin confidence via a ‘did you know’ approach linked to where and why it developed.
 
To aid any proposed journey for dealing with this annual issue in a more defined proactive and knowledgeable manner, CPD accredited training is also available for all staff levels from administration whereby recognisable guidance can be provided in an immediate manner to Technical staff recognising the delivery of metering equipment, atmospheric management and effective moule remediation.
 
Contact us now to learn more.