Download the Minto Home Care Guide - Condo

.48 52
A number of other non-mechanical methods should be practiced:
Outside Air Tempature
Celsius (°C) Fahrenheit (°F)
1. Windows can be opened to allow the natural circulation of air,
weather permitting
2. The opening of blinds and curtains during the course of the day also
assists in curbing excess humidity
3. Removing interior window screens during the winter months allows
for air to fl ow freely against windows
4. Leave inside room doors open to allow better circulation
5. Avoid blocking cold air vents with furniture
Desirable maximum inside
Relative Humidity (%) at an
indoor temperature of 21°C (70°F)
-24 -10 25%
-18 0 30%
-12 10 35%
-7 20 40%
0 32 45%
6. Make sure that your dryer vents are clear and air is fl owing properly
to the exterior
Basements frequently experience high humidity levels in summer. In warm
weather, basement areas particularly near the base of the walls, in corners,
and parts of the fl oor are cool because the earth on the other side of the wall
or fl oor is cool. When hot humid air is allowed to enter from outside through
open basement windows, it will condense in cool areas and on cold water
pipes. Basement windows should be kept open during periods of dry weather
and closed on hot humid days. As an alternative, a dehumidifi er can be used.
Homeowners may require supplementary systems to regulate their individual
situation. HRV’s are an option that provides a comfortable, effi cient means
of controlling humidity.