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Moisture and Air Quality Problems
The typical family produces a lot of moisture indoors through washing, showers, cooking, and even breathing. Moisture generally gravitates downwards into lower levels and because it has nowhere to go it will stagnate and saturate the structure.
Basements and crawl spaces are primary sources of moisture. When water permeates through the foundation ground and walls, it will condense on these colder surfaces. Cold surfaces in a house will have condensation when warmer, moist air comes into contact with them. This occurs with cold windows in the wintertime and in the moist summer when warm air comes in contact with cold ducts and pipes.
Building materials may contain excessive moisture (i.e. damp wood, fresh concrete) all of which need to be dried out. New houses are insulated and sealed so well that no fresh air enters in. When homes do not have proper ventilation, the indoor moisture will stagnate, nurturing mold spores and dust mites, saturate the structure and wreak havoc on your home and health. The damage caused by excess moisture can be extremely extensive and costly.
Medical authorities, environmental agencies and home improvement experts agree that unventilated moisture...
- Poses serious long and short term health risks.
- Can cause costly, irreparable property damage.
- Absorbs and retains dangerous pollutants and gases.
- Creates uncomfortable and undesirable living conditions.
With Humidex, homeowners can be proactive in their approach to protecting their homes and families while enjoying the maintenance free, energy saving, year round benefits for about 10 cents a day.
Take a look at some of the dangerous problems that can result from excess moisture and inadequate ventilation:
“We have found that by offering your Humidex units as part of our total contract, the ‘gray area’ of warranting for humidity seems to have dissolved itself . . .” – Read more on our Professional Testimonials page!
