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Livingetc
Maya Glantz

Why Do My Walls Feel Cold? Experts Reveal the 3 Main Culprits, and What You Need to Do to Fix Them

All white living room in a victorian property with lots of ceramic work around the sitting area .

Any more than five minutes out in these frosty conditions is enough to have us longing to be back in our toasty homes. But what happens when your home isn't quite as warm and comforting as you'd like it to be? Or, even more troublingly, when your walls seem to be just as cold as you are.

The issue of icy walls is more common than you might think, but it extends far beyond simply wanting to make a cold room feel warmer; over time, it can result in some serious problems. Dampness and mold thrive in cold weather, so if your walls feel cold to the touch, it's an issue that needs to be handled as soon as possible.

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