Humidity Control is about managing moisture levels. Some of the complications caused by too much humidity might be rather obvious, such as increased mould risk, condensation or unwanted fungal growth. Others are less obvious, such as increased allergens, corrosion, musty smells and lethargy in humans and animals.
The same is true for too little humidity. Most know having headaches and a sense of dryness can suggest there isn’t enough water vapour in the air. Fewer know that static shocks, structural damage and furniture warping can also be due to low humidity. In busier environments, such as industrial or commercial buildings, these effects are a lot more pronounced.
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High humidity can cause;
- Ice build up in freezers
- Condensation and dripping in cold stores
- Corrosion of stored vintage vehicles
- Rot and wastage of produce
- Powder clumping in pharmaceuticals and food production
- Dampening of packaging materials and uncured glue.
Low humidity can cause:
- Wood warpage
- Web breaks and paper jams in printing
- Increased evaporative losses in food production
- Damage through static electricity build up
- Clogging in spray rooms
- Cracked casks and split corks in wine and whiskey production.
To learn more about humidity control, its benefits, and how it can affect key parts in your industrial and commercial processes, please phone 01372 571200 to discuss your specific humidity control needs with our experts, emailing info@humiditysolutions.co.uk, or through our live chat.
