Humidity

3/28/2022 (Permalink)

Increase the circulation and raise the temperature of cold surfaces where moisture condenses.

What is Humidity?

The relative humidity is given as a percentage and tells you how close the atmosphere is to being saturated with water. Warm air can hold more water vapor than cold air, so if the amount of water vapor in the air stays the same but the temperature increases, the relative humidity will decrease. If the amount remains the same but the temperature decreases, the relative humidity will increase.

What does High Humidity mean?

Suppose the air anywhere in your home–including the basement or attic–reaches the dew point (the temperature at which the air can no longer hold the moisture). In that case, the water vapor will condense on surfaces cooler than the air temperature, which can get the insulation wet and framing and damage walls and windows. Water damage and mold growth are common problems related to high home humidity, which can also cause warping of your wood floors, furniture, instruments, and other wooden items.