Spring is the time to get rid of the mold society in your apartment

Interlocal seams are one of the main weaknesses in old construction in the houses of the old construction. When they wear, the sealing problems of the building, which affect the interior. Mold appears in the apartment, moisture accumulates on the walls, or even water penetrates, all of which signal that the apartment should be handled as soon as possible. Otherwise, there is a risk of serious damage to both property and health.

When is it worth worrying about?

My Housing experts say that, as every year, when the weather warms, it is high time to take care of the repairs of interlocutal seams, as it is not recommended in the cold due to technological features.

« Spring is the time to revise in the apartment and make sure that everything is in order. And when you notice moisture or mold on the walls, you need to report it to your home administrator immediately. It may be the signs of worn -out seams, which are at risk of human health and risk of housing care costs. »

The purpose of interlocal seams is to protect the construction of the house from the atmospheric effect. If they are damaged or worn, the walls of the house become damaged by moisture, cold and other external factors. According to specialists, properly arranged interlocal seams do not require repairs for many years, but it is recommended to check their condition every year, especially if the micro -cracks, mold stains or water flow signs are noticeable.

« Blade -blackened seams indicate moisture accumulation and mold formation, cracks between panels, and water flow stains or mold on inner walls, especially in the corners of the rooms or at the walls adjacent to the outdoor environment, there are clear signals that you need to refer. E.Sinkevičiūtė.

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Spring is a good time for repair

Modern technology allows the repair of interlock seams to be repaired even at zero temperatures up to -10 ° C. This is possible due to special antital additives that provide adhesion of the proper concrete or plastering mixture. However, sealing work is best done only when the air temperature reaches at least 5 ° C.

Spring is the time to make a revision in the apartment and make sure everything is in order.

« Spring is a great time for these jobs, as the weather conditions are already using sealing materials, and after winter it is easy to identify problem areas, » said a spokeswoman for My Housing.

For all interlocutary seams, My Housing provides a five -year warranty. If there are deficiencies or poor quality work during this period, they will be remedied for free. In addition, after repairs, the seams are checked with a thermal game in a colder period to make sure that their tightness and minimal heat permeability.

According to E. Sinkevičiūtė, quality sealed seams not only protect against moisture but also reduce heat loss, so residents can expect lower heating bills.

Calls for an immediate and report

« Moisture protection is one of the main benefits of repairs to interlocutable seams – water does not fall into the wall structures, so no mold is formed and water leakage marks. This also contributes to long -term protection of the building because of the prevention of several concrete slabs. Sinkevičiūtė.

So if you notice signs of damage to the interlocal seams in your apartment building, don't wait. The earlier the repairs will be done, the more problems and financial losses will be avoided in the future.