Wet area sealant and the mould and damp standard
Why failed sealant in a bathroom matters for a Deanside rental.
In short: A bead of sealant is small. The damp behind it is not.
Where water gets in
Sealant at baths, showers and benchtops stops water reaching the wall behind.
Mould starts there
Once water is behind the tiles, mould and damp follow.
What the standard asks
The property must be free from mould and damp caused by the building structure.
The fix
Resealing is quick and cheap when caught early.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Deanside. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
