How to Reduce Accessive Humidity in Your Home

Excessive moisture can create moldy odors, stains on walls, peeling paint, condensation on windows, and damp floors and surfaces. More importantly, the occupants are at risk due to airborne diseases and allergens that can bring about a variety of discomforts.

A lack of ventilation is one of the major causes of excessive moisture in the home . Tight sealing and insulating houses may be good for in some weather conditions, but the natural exchange of air on both sides of the wall is being blocked. Trapping the condensation indoors that arise from variations in temperature provides a perfect environment for moisture related germs to breed.

Things You'll Need

• Windows
• Fans and exhaust vents
• Air conditioner, dehumidifier
• Construction products to regulate moisture

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Instructions

• 1

  Circulate air by using exhaust vents or fans to reduce condensation. The laundry room, bathrooms and kitchen should have vented exhaust fans. Also, open doors and windows when possible to ventilate your house.

• 2

  Check your roof at least twice a year. Look for the cracks, breaks and punctures. Also take a look rain gutters, downspouts and extensions for leaks.

• 3

  Inspect doors, windows, basement; foundations for any water seepage or damage. Immediately replace or repair worn, damaged caulk, weather stripping, window seals, door seals, and glazing. Select building or renovating materials designed to minimize moisture and condensation.

• 4

  With these simple steps can help your home from moisture damage, eliminate allergens and mold.