Damp and mold on walls are not just an aesthetic problem: they represent a real risk to the health of occupants and to the structural integrity of the building. It is estimated that over 30% of homes have damp problems.
The Main Causes
The formation of mold on interior walls is almost always linked to surface condensation. When the temperature of the inner surface of the wall drops below the dew point, the moisture in the air is deposited on the wall, creating ideal conditions for the proliferation of mold and fungi.
The most common causes include:
- Thermal bridges: points in the structure where insulation is insufficient
- Uninsulated walls: cold surfaces that promote condensation
- Inadequate ventilation: insufficient air exchange
- Rising damp: water that rises from the ground by capillarity
Why Traditional Solutions Don't Work
Anti-mold paints and surface treatments only offer temporary solutions because they do not act on the primary cause of the problem: the temperature difference between the indoor environment and the wall surface.
The i-GlooKlima Solution
i-GlooKlima products solve the problem at its root, acting on the thermal cause:
- iGK2 Skim Coat raises the surface temperature of the wall, bringing it above the dew point and preventing condensation
- The product's high breathability allows the masonry to breathe, avoiding moisture entrapment
- The intrinsic anti-mold properties of nano-silicon create an environment hostile to fungal proliferation
A Real Case: S. Zanini, Verona
Mr. Zanini came to us to solve serious problems of damaged and detached plaster, aggravated by rising damp. The intervention involved skimming the walls with iGK2, applying a barrier against rising damp and a customized finish. The result? Perfectly dry walls and a finally healthy environment.
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