The windows are sealed and I'm concerned the condensation will rot the frames inside
2006-09-09 23:16:44 · 5 answers · asked by Michael E 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ventilation is essential, either leave the door open or if it has to be kept closed and the windows will not open then cut some ventilation holes in the walls to allow air to flow through the building, obviously cover the holes with mesh to stop birds etc from entering
2006-09-10 08:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a very cold day you will always get a small amount of mist on windows. If you didn’t it would mean the air is too dry. But a dehumidifier will control condensation to correct levels making sure moisture levels never build up to give a problem.
The amount of moisture in the air is commonly known as the humidity. As the air warms up more moisture can be held, so the level of moisture is relative to the temperature. This is why people talk about relative humidity- expressed as a percentage. Some climates are very hot and wet and relative humidity at 30 degrees C can be perhaps 85%, Yet on a cold foggy day in the country air can be perhaps 5 degrees C, again with a relative humidity of 85%.
In both cases it is possible to think of the air being 85% full of water vapour, near to saturation in both cases.
Where should a Dehumidifier be positioned?
At first we’d suggest to position near the dampest spot in the home. Then your dehumidifier can be sited anywhere, and if the doors are left open they will control the atmosphere throughout the house.
A central position in the house, such as a hallway / landing is ideal as long as there is no barrier to the areas where the moisture is generated.
2006-09-09 23:31:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ventilation, is good if the relative humidity is low out side.Running the air-conditioner in the summer. Keeping the temperature around 84 should be enough.and in the in winter keep heater on 68 will keep moisture out A dehumidifier would work good in a smaller house.Box's of damp rid would absorb moisture.
2006-09-10 00:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by Chemtrail_Sun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could buy a dehumidifier. Also, there are some granules that you can buy that do the same thing - but obviously not as efficiently.
2006-09-10 00:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a dehumidifier for your home... I hope this helps...Good Luck..
2006-09-09 23:28:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋