Moisture and Air: Find the Moisture Level in Your House
Moisture and Air: Problems and Remedies
Moisture and Air: Moisture Problems
Moisture and Air: Air Quality Problems
Moisture and Air: Mold Problems
Moisture and Air: Find the Moisture Level in Your House
Moisture and Air: Problems in Your Bathroom
Moisture and Air: Problems in Your Kitchen
Moisture and Air: Problems in Your Bedroom
Moisture and Air: Problems in all Living Areas
Moisture and Air: Problems in Your Basement
Moisture and Air: Problems in the Attic and Roof
Moisture and Air: Problems in the Exterior Wall
Moisture and Air: Ventilation Options
Moisture and Air: Moisture Problems Summary
The amount of moisture in the air is normally measured as its relative humidity.
A relative humidity sensor (hygrometer) can measure the moisture level of your home.
Hygrometers can be purchased at your local hardware or building supply store.
In very cold weather, a level of 30% or lower may be needed to prevent window condensation.
In the winter heating season, the relative humidity should not exceed 45%.
Did you know: upgraded, energy efficient windows can support a higher level of relative humidity without condensation occurring?
Moisture is Continually Being Released Inside Your Home 10 to 50 Litres or 2 to 10 Gallons Every Day.
In a heating season lasting 200 days, when your home is typically closed up, 2,000 to 10,000 litres (400 to 2,000 gallons) of moisture can be trapped. A cord of wood stored in your home can release more than 270 litres of moisture.
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