Relative humidity / Discussions

...humidity even in cold air, that could be a factor. Here is a good page to start reading that may have your answers – Condensation on windows and how to deal with it Humidity in homes can be from drying building materials, and general human occupation of a home such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, etc, and whether or no...

...humidity is frequently in the 70's (yuck!) on the top floor and low 60's on the main floor.  Sadly, portable dehumidifer does not seem to help and I am tired of the humidity (my ceilings have started to crack).  I have had my furnance / AC checked, nothing.  I have checked to see if the house is poorly insulated and th...

...humidity inside my home is still high 50-65% . Furthermore, a contractor recommended installing an air purifying system, adding additional insulation in the attic and refinishing the walls in the basement to reduce humidity and coldness in my home.  Frankly, I am not sure whom to trust anymore, therefore, your guidance...

...relative humidity (RH). To understand all about condensation on windows, and how to prevent & cure it - see here.  But to answer the question, if you don’t have an energy saving air ventilation unit yet that is likely part of the problem, as moisture you generate in the home (through washing, cooking and bathing) i...