Protect Your Home’s Woodwork from Summer Humidity

Everyone knows that a warm summer in Maryland means lots of heat and humidity.

Unfortunately, the humidity that makes a dip in the pool so appealing can wreak

havoc on your home’s woodwork. If you don’t take the time to protect your home’s

woodwork from the summer humidity running rampant, it can easily cause

permanent damage to your home. How can you protect your home’s woodwork

(and your investment) from summer humidity?

Control the Humidity

Obviously, the best possible way to protect your home’s woodwork from high

humidity is to limit the humidity in your home. Unfortunately, this might sound

easier than it actually is in practice. Some of the best ways to control humidity in

your home include:

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Using a dehumidifier to control the amount of humidity in your space at all

times. The best amount of moisture in the air is 30-40%. Anything below can

cause shrinking and anything above can lead to swelling and warping.

 Vent all of your appliances to the outside of your home

 Ventilate your attic

 Use a vapor barrier in your crawlspace to prevent excess humidity from

entering your home there

 Always turn on exhaust fans when using the kitchen, taking a shower, or

taking a bath

 Do you have a forced air furnace? Ensure that a fresh-air intake is installed as

well and that it is working in proper order to keep air moving in and out of

your home.

 Never store firewood inside of your home. As the wood goes through the

process of drying out, the moisture from the wood will enter the air inside of

your home.

 Use energy-efficient windows to keep excess moisture locked out of your

home

 Monitor the humidity in your home regularly so that you can take action

before your home’s woodwork is damaged.

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