We spend the majority of our lives indoors, yet many homes still fail to support our health and well-being in the way they should. That’s why the new video from the Property Care Association (PCA) is so timely it shines a light on what truly makes a home healthy, and how homeowners, landlords and property professionals can make meaningful change.
What’s the video about?
The PCA video tackles issues around damp, mould, condensation and poor ventilation all factors that undermine indoor living conditions and can have a real impact on health and property performance. For instance:
- It challenges the common misconception that lifestyle alone is to blame for damp and mould – the video argues that the building itself (its design, maintenance, insulation, ventilation) plays a central role.
- It emphasises the need for proper investigation and diagnostics when dealing with moisture or damp problems, rather than quick fixes that may not address root causes.
- It connects the dots between how we use our homes (occupancy, heating, air-leakage, insulation) and how homes perform.
Why it matters
Here’s why this video is so important:
- Health impacts: Poor indoor environments such as homes with persistent damp or mould can exacerbate respiratory conditions, allergies, and general well-being.
- Building performance: Energy efficiency retrofit or insulation measures can backfire if ventilation or moisture control isn’t properly considered. The PCA has done work in this area.
- Cost & responsibility: For landlords, homeowners and property managers, understanding the building system is vital – ignoring these issues can lead to larger repair costs, health liability, or dissatisfied occupants.
- Awareness & education: Many people assume that damp or mould is simply due to how someone lives (drying clothes indoors, lack of heating, etc.). The video prompts a broader view: yes, occupant behaviour matters, but so does the leakage, ventilation, insulation, building structure.
Key take-aways you’ll gain
From watching the video, you’ll come away with insights such as:
- Why blaming the occupant’s “lifestyle” for damp or mould is too simplistic and can hinder solutions.
- How a collaborative approach (occupant, landlord/property manager, building professional) improves outcomes.
- What steps to take now: investigation, diagnostics, proper ventilation, and long-term maintenance.
- What the future may hold in terms of legislation or sector standards around healthy homes (especially for damp, ventilation and retrofit).
The PCA’s video is more than a technical talk it’s a reminder that healthy homes are the intersection of fabric, occupant, use-patterns, maintenance and design. If you’re involved in property whether as a resident, owner, landlord or professional it’s well worth the 30-40 minutes of your time.
You can watch the video from the Property Care Association from the link below.
