As we creep into the autumn months, you’ll start to notice windows and doors react to the cold outside and condensation appears. Here are our top tips to avoid any lasting damage.

As we creep into the autumn months, you’ll start to notice windows and doors react to the cold outside and condensation appears. Letting condensation build up can cause damp and eventually window and door frames will gather mould and rot.

Here are our top tips to avoid condensation this autumn:

• Open windows every day to keep the property well ventilated. If you have ‘trickle vents’ on your windows - make sure these are left open to keep the air flowing. Whilst it’s tempting to keep windows shut and the cold out, you’re increasing the probability of condensation - it’s important to let air flow, even if it’s just a few minutes each morning and when you’re back home from work.

• When cooking, open a window. It may not seem like a lot at the time, but steam from boiling, and cooking on the hob can generate a lot of moisture in the air. Keep a window open slightly and use the extractor fan to reduce this.

• Using the bathroom. When having a nice hot shower, make sure you keep the door shut so moisture doesn’t escape and get into other parts of the house. Leave the extractor on and keep windows open to reduce the level of condensation you create.

• When drying clothes inside, it seems simple but make sure there’s ventilation. Whether it’s upstairs in the spare room, or even the utility area - keep a window open or on the latch whilst your clothes dry.

• If you have furniture placed against walls it’s important to leave a small gap. This allows the air to circulate and reduce the risk of condensation and damp being created.

Here’s to a cosy autumn - watch out for more top tips and what’s on in your local area!