Case 2

Remedial (see also Remedial)

• Seal and repair the pipe leakage. Ensure complete drainage of the pipe before repairing.
• Once the water leakage source is sealed, remove fungus with a soft brush and bleach. Flush with clean water and allow to dry thoroughly.

To prevent recurrence:

• remove the source of the dampness and to dry out the walls as thoroughly as possible
• improve rainwater runoff to prevent moisture retention
• remove the infected paint
• sterilise the surface by applying an antiseptic wash and to allow it to dry before redecorating; and
• use a fungi resistant paint