ventilation: Wet windows? Read this.
- 02/18/18 05:36 PM
Why does condensation occur on interior surfaces?Condensation can occur on any surface that is below the "dew point" of the air with which it is in contact. The "dew point" is the temperature at which condensation will occur for a given humidity level. Inside Ontario homes in winter, the inside of the windows are the coolest surfaces. Condensation will typically appear there before it appears on other surfaces. Condensation is less likely to occur on interior walls, because they are typically warmer than "dew point." Occasionally however, condensation may occur on cold spots such as nail heads, in corners of outside walls where … (1 comments)
ventilation: Growing health risks fuel rise in fresh air systems
- 01/18/17 09:57 AM
(NC)-Respiratory disease is steadily on the rise in Canada. In fact, asthma has increased by 160 per cent over the last 15 years according to the Asthma Society of Canada. One household out of four has a family member who suffers from asthma, allergies, or another chronic respiratory disease. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) points to poor indoor air quality as the culprit for this increase. Did you know the air inside your home and at work can be up to 100 times more polluted than the surrounding outdoor air and people spend up to 90 per cent of their time indoors? These … (0 comments)
Why does condensation occur on interior surfaces?Condensation can occur on any surface that is below the "dew point" of the air with which it is in contact. The "dew point" is the temperature at which condensation will occur for a given humidity level.
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