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The maximum air you breathe in your home reaches you from your crawl space or basement. It is, therefore, very important to ensure that the air entering your living area is pure and free from any kind of septicity. If you notice a frowsty odor or mold growth in the crawl space or basement then these are the signs of high humidity. The high percentage of moisture in the basement can be due to:  standing water caused by poor drainage. moisture evaporating directly from the ground. Improper vent space. All these factors can cause a nightmare. A great percentage of...

Air movers, also known as industrial air blowers, commercial blowers, and inflatable blowers are a great tool for restoring a water-damaged area. They are similar to fans that are primarily used to increase air circulation to speed up the process of evaporation and to dries up the dampened areas. Although they work similarly to fan but unlike fans they have the ability to start and stop immediately and also they blow over a more concentrated area rather than a wide space. Using air movers for the restoration of water damage or other disaster damage is advantageous as it helps in: Drawing...

For large construction projects, many variables have to be considered to ensure that the workmanship is of the required standard, and is delivered on time within the specified budget. However, there are several challenges which the site supervisor or the contractor faces while working towards timely completion of the project, and most notably is the moisture-related problems. It is for this reason that regulation of humidity levels in a site is crucial for the success of any construction project. There are many studies that point to the fact that humidity is detrimental to the success and sustainability of any construction in...

Regulating humidity levels is imperative for the proper functioning of equipment in data centers. However, the challenge comes in ensuring that a regular computer room air does not hinder the normal operations in the room. A standard computer room usually has a relative humidity ranging between 45% and 85%. On the other hand, literature from many researchers conducted on the same recommends that this relative humidity should be maintained between 40% and 55%, with ranges between 20% and 80% regarded as acceptable. Causes of High Humidity in Data Centers Unlike ordinary constructions or residential houses where fluctuations in humidity level...

In this day and age, swimming pools are proving to move up a couple of notches on the house hunter’s checklist. Swimming pools add an element of prestige to a property and when done right it not only becomes a place to cool down but an attractive feature too. A pool can be a great way to bring moving interest to your design as the water ripple reflects new and unique light patterns. When designed properly the water can manipulate the light and reflect it. Pools should relate to the most utilized rooms of the house to encourage use while...