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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...

There are mainly two types of drying technologies : 1. Refrigeration technology – refrigerated dehumidification equipment uses a series of cooling coils to condense moisture from the air. 2. Desiccant technology –  Desiccant dehumidification equipment use a dry chemical to extract moisture from the air. Desiccant dehumidifiers are the new brand in drying technologies. Designed for both commercial and residential use. When installing a dehumidification system in any building there are a lot of factors to consider including : The temperatures. The size of the building. The capacity of the dehumidifier. Humidity levels. The efficiency of the dehumidifier. While most...

People are aware that high levels of humidity can be disturbing and uncomfortable, however, did you know that homes with high or critical levels of humidity and moisture in the air can dangerous? In humid environments, allergens such as dust and mold mites thrive. This allergy cause various reactions are as follows: Congestion. Sneezing. Respiratory problems. Watery eyes. Itchy. For critical cases, this can also result in asthma and serious conditions. It is very intriguing that Mite and mold breeding occurs on office and home grounds. When this situation is handled sooner rather than later, it’s possible to prevent and avoid this...

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...

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....