The Fall: Complete Guide Fall Allergies
The fall days are a little colder compared to the summer hot days, this makes the autumn weather the best for most outdoor activities. The change in weather also brings with it a change of seasonal allergies, symptoms like itchy and watery eyes, or a runny nose among others. While most people assume seasonal allergies are highest in the summer, research has proven the fall season brings a lot of change of weeds and foliage, which release lots of pollen. Pollen remains the number one outdoor allergen in the fall. while the cooler temperatures allow mold to grow outside under...
Swimming Pool Dehumidifier System
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...
Complete Guide: How to Deal With Humidity Effectively All Year Round
Humidity control remains one of the most misunderstood concepts by most people. This is because humidity levels change all year round depending on the seasons. While in most places the lowest humidity levels are experienced during the winter months(with relative humidity levels remaining below 35%). The highest relative humidity levels during the summer remain above 65%. Your geographical location can dictate the level of humidity you experience. People living any water mass like the ocean, rivers, and lakes, will experience relatively higher humidity levels. The indoor humidity levels are highly affected by the outdoor high levels. What is humidity? Humidity...
Basement and Crawl Space Humidity Issues
The basement provides some extract space in the house, while crawlspaces are built to raise the level of the house to avoid flooding. This is why today, more than 35% of new houses are built on a crawlspace, and in some states like South Carolina and most coastal areas, the number is over 80%. Basements and crawlspace have a lot of advantages, however since most are either fully or partially underground, these spaces have lots of humidity issues. Most homeowners spend thousands of dollars every year to repair humidity related damages. Sign of high humidity in the basement or crawlspace....
7 Potential Health Risks of a Humid Environment
A humid environment refers to an atmosphere with relatively high levels of water vapor. Most people only understand the effects of high humidity on your health, this is mainly because at high humidity environment one will experience immediate personal discomfort like sweating. However, very low humidity environment also poses serious health risks. Potential health risks: 1. High humidity Humidity affects how our bodies regulate our internal body temperature. Biologically, when our bodies get warm we produce sweat. This sweat is supposed to evaporate thus cooling our bodies. In a humid environment, the increased moisture in the air makes it difficult...
