South Florida is unique in its environment as the southernmost state in America. The constant sun and humidity can wreak havoc on your home if it’s not maintained properly. Many residents are migrants from the north, where the issues are completely different. In this article, we’ll give you a crash course in humidity and the home.
The Effects of Humidity on Health and Your Home
Proper indoor humidity level should be between 30-60% to avoid causing damage to the home. Excessive moisture can encourage harmful bacteria, viruses, and mold to grow. These can lead to allergies and asthma symptoms, respiratory infections, and other health problems.
Humidity over 60% can damage furniture, wallpaper, paintwork, floors, and brickwork. Mold and mildew can even grow in carpets where it is hard to remove.
In South Florida, where the AC is running all year long, the cold air from the AC, meeting the hot air from outside, exacerbates the time it takes to cause damage to the home.
How to Tell if Your Home has Excess Moisture
Moisture problems will peak during the hottest months in Florida (June-October), which is also the best time to know if your home needs protection from excess moisture. Does your room feel muggy, even when the air conditioner is constantly running? That is the #1 sign that your home needs protection. There are other ways to tell, as well.
Odors from mold and mildew will smell musty. Some people compare it to the smell of wet socks, rotting wood or wet paper. It is hard to spot mold and mildew, which can proliferate behind wall paper, above your ceiling and other hard to reach areas. Visible Mold or Mildew will appear in wall paper and moulding, and crawlspaces. You can experience floorboard issues, bubbling or peeling wallpaper or paint, or water stains on your ceiling.
How to Protect Against Humidity
All Trades Skilled Services can help you protect your home from mold and humidity damage. Proper sealing of the house is crucial, and this is where we are experts. We will come to your home and provide a thorough inspection on your windows, doors and AC units.
Mold damage and removal can be very expensive. It is much easier, and cheaper, to prevent the damage by sealing the home. We can help.
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