If so, be aware that your home s structural integrity, and your family s health, might be under silent attack.
Excess humidity can, over time, rot window woodwork.
If excess moisture condenses inside your walls, it can begin to degrade the building materials. Prolonged, high humidity inside a home can also spawn mold an allergy trigger, according to the American Lung Association. Today s Tight Homes Ironically, the newer and more solidly built your home, the more common these concerns. That s because modern, energy-efficient houses are built tight. As we trap in warm or cool air for energy efficiency and comfort, we also trap moisture generated by cooking, bathing and other sources.