Wigmore grew from farmland into a suburb in the 20th century, so homes here are a mixed bag. Check yours first.
Wigmore is a suburb in the south-east of Medway that was largely developed from 1906, so its homes are a mix of ages and builds. This page is general guidance for homes in the area because we have no local damp data. Check extraction, trickle vents, gutters and loft ventilation first. A loft-mounted dehumidifier suits owner-occupied homes with a loft and condensation, but not leaks or rentals.
Wikipedia describes Wigmore as a suburb in the south-east of Medway, bordered by Hempstead to the west, Parkwood to the east, Bredhurst to the south-west, the M2 junction four to the south and Rainham to the north-east. The name is recorded in 1275 as Wydemere, an Old English phrase meaning broad pool.
Until the 20th century it was a sparsely populated hamlet and farming area. Development as a suburb began in 1906, when the 365-acre Wigmore agricultural estate was divided and sold as plots, at first as smallholdings and rural shanties for Medway families.
We have no verified breakdown of the housing types in Wigmore, so we will not claim one. What the history suggests is that houses were built at different times on separate plots, so do not assume yours matches the one next door. Find out its age, wall type and what has been added, such as extensions, insulation or replacement windows.
Our guide to
rising, penetrating and condensation damp helps you tell the three apart before you spend money.Dryzen suits owner-occupied homes in Wigmore with a loft and condensation-type damp. One unit is rated for up to 150 m2, and extra units can be added for larger houses. It is not suitable for rentals unless the landlord authorises changes, and it does not repair gutters, roofs or window leaks.
Wikipedia records that Wigmore was developed as a suburb from 1906, when a farming estate was divided into plots and sold, so neighbouring houses can be of different ages and builds. Check what yours is made of and what has been done to it before assuming a cause.
Condensation shows as misted glass, black speckles on cold corners and behind furniture, worst on cold mornings. Patches that follow heavy rain suggest water getting in from outside. BRE says damp is very often misdiagnosed, so confirm the cause before paying for treatment.
Only if the landlord authorises the changes, and the house needs a loft to mount the unit.
About 50 to 55 percent relative humidity is a sensible target. Readings that stay above roughly 60 to 65 percent favour mould and dust mites. A hygrometer in the coldest bedroom tells you where you stand before you change anything.
For the full evidence, calculator and printable cheat sheet on humidity, see The Healthy Home Humidity Guide.
Sources: Wikipedia: Wigmore, Kent; BRE: Diagnosing the causes of dampness in buildings; Property Care Association: Condensation in homes; GOV.UK: Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home.
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