Moisture Control. Indications of Excessive Moisture Condensation,frost or ice on the inside surface of windows Damp spots on ceilings or inner surfaces.

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Moisture Control

Indications of Excessive Moisture Condensation,frost or ice on the inside surface of windows Damp spots on ceilings or inner surfaces of exterior walls Mold or mildew growth on walls and ceilings Peeling or blistering of exterior paint Ice or frost on the underside of roof sheathing in the attic space Moisture on basement walls and floors Sweating water pipes

Factors Used in Solving Moisture Problems SOURCE STRENGTH is often the most important factor because moisture problems can not exist without sources of moisture.Controlling the source of a moisture problem is usually the most productive and cost-effective approach to solving the problem. TEMPERATURE differences which promote unwanted condensation should be remedied. MOISTURE TRANSFER rate in a home can be altered in several ways.These moisture transfer solutions include:sealing air leaks from inside the home,weatherizing before insulating,using vapor barriers in crawl space areas etc CIRCULATION-VENTILATION rate of a home can be adjusted to help solve moisture problems.Venting the moisture out of enclosed areas is the usual solution.

Controlling Household Humidity Normal household activities such as cooking,cleaning,bathing,washing clothes and dishes,drying clothes,breathing and perspiring can raise the humidity level too high. To avoid the problems of excess moisture it is necessary to limit or control the amount of water vapor in the house. The various methods are discussed in the coming slides

Exhaust Fans Exhaust Fans in the baths and kitchens will help eliminate moisture before it spreads throughout the house. Fans should be selected for a particular job needed. The fan capacity is measured in the numbers of cubic feet of air it will move per minute---CFMs Kitchens require a minimum of 10 to 15 air changes pre hour whereas the bathrooms require a minimum of 8 changes per hour.

Dehumidification If the moisture problem is confined to one area such as a basement or unvented storage area,or if the relative humidity inside the home in the summer often reaches or exceeds 60 percent,a dehumidifier can keep these areas dry and free of mildew and odor. Dehumidification can be done in three ways. Refrigeration:it is cooling the air below its dew point.

Dehumidification ABSORPTION: this is use of solid or liquid absorption processes. Material used has large capacity of extracting and holding moisture. There will be a change in the physical/chemical properties of the material. Various chemicals used are lithium chloride, lithium bromide, calcium chloride. ADSORPTION: this is use of materials capable of accumulating moisture from the air circulated over them. There will be no change in the physical or chemical properties. For example silica gel and activated alumina are used.

VENTILATION Attics and crawl spaces are the predominant areas requiring ventilation. In both places it is necessary to have good distribution of air movement over the entire area. Ventilate the attic with inlet vents distributed along the eave and with the outlet vents near the ridge. Five vent types are common:eave(soffit), gable, turbine, roof or continuous ridge.

INSULATION,STORM WINDOWS AND INSULATING WINDOWS Insulation is important in controlling moisture problems because it increases the temperature of the inside surfaces of walls, ceilings and floors, preventing condensation on those surfaces. In cases where mildew or dampness is appearing on the ceilings at its edges near the outside walls, there is a possibility that the ceiling insulation is not properly installed. Insulation must extend over the top plate of the wall and be fitted tightly to the top plate.

Managing External Water Neglecting moisture and water problems in and out around dwellings can produce conditions that support mildew within the house and wood-destroying fungus attack the structural members. Management of both surface water and moisture vapor can prevent the conditions required to support mold and fungi growth. Site selection, landscaping and waterproofing the foundation can prevent objectionable water problems around and under a residence.