Sick Home Syndrome
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Indoor Air and Your Health
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Biological Contaminants
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Mold, Mildew & Musty Odors
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Moisture-Induced Structural Damage
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Too Much Moisture in Your Home?? This Video from MP Coastal Dry Home of
South Carolina Explains The Problems & Helps You Identify the Warning Signs
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Moisture and Your Home
Indoor moisture levels are affected by a variety of causes and conditions.
The typical family produces plenty of indoor moisture through normal activities such as washing, showering, cooking and even breathing. This moisture generally gravitates downwards into lower levels and, because it has nowhere to go, it will stagnate and saturate the structure. Crawl Spaces and basements - in addition to being interior reservoirs for this moisture from above - are primary sources in and of themselves, capturing moisture permeating through the foundation ground and walls. Building materials may also contain excessive moisture (i.e. damp wood, fresh concrete) all of which need to be dried out.
Newer houses are insulated and sealed so well that no fresh air enters in. When homes do not have proper ventilation, the indoor moisture will stagnate, nurturing mold spores and dust mites, saturate the structure and wreak havoc on your home and health.
The damage caused by excess moisture can be extremely extensive and costly. Medical authorities, environmental agencies and home improvement experts agree that unventilated moisture...
> Poses serious long and short term health risks.
> Can cause costly or even irreparable property damage.
> Absorbs and retains dangerous pollutants and gases.
> Creates uncomfortable and undesirable living conditions.
The EPA states: "Unless they are built with means of mechanical ventilation, homes that are designed and constructed to minimize the amount of outdoor air that can "leak" into and out of the home may have higher pollutant levels than other homes."
The Mechanical Moisture Control and Ventilation systems by Humidex™, available through your Local MP Certified Partner, provide controlled mechanical ventilation, thereby enabling homeowners to be proactive in their approach to protecting their homes and families from the harmful consequences of excessive moisture while enjoying the maintenance-free, energy saving, year round benefits for about 20 cents a day.
The typical family produces plenty of indoor moisture through normal activities such as washing, showering, cooking and even breathing. This moisture generally gravitates downwards into lower levels and, because it has nowhere to go, it will stagnate and saturate the structure. Crawl Spaces and basements - in addition to being interior reservoirs for this moisture from above - are primary sources in and of themselves, capturing moisture permeating through the foundation ground and walls. Building materials may also contain excessive moisture (i.e. damp wood, fresh concrete) all of which need to be dried out.
Newer houses are insulated and sealed so well that no fresh air enters in. When homes do not have proper ventilation, the indoor moisture will stagnate, nurturing mold spores and dust mites, saturate the structure and wreak havoc on your home and health.
The damage caused by excess moisture can be extremely extensive and costly. Medical authorities, environmental agencies and home improvement experts agree that unventilated moisture...
> Poses serious long and short term health risks.
> Can cause costly or even irreparable property damage.
> Absorbs and retains dangerous pollutants and gases.
> Creates uncomfortable and undesirable living conditions.
The EPA states: "Unless they are built with means of mechanical ventilation, homes that are designed and constructed to minimize the amount of outdoor air that can "leak" into and out of the home may have higher pollutant levels than other homes."
The Mechanical Moisture Control and Ventilation systems by Humidex™, available through your Local MP Certified Partner, provide controlled mechanical ventilation, thereby enabling homeowners to be proactive in their approach to protecting their homes and families from the harmful consequences of excessive moisture while enjoying the maintenance-free, energy saving, year round benefits for about 20 cents a day.