High humidity in homes / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...in combination with air conditioning in homes can rot walls because of the condensation they may cause. This is why if you have a newer home with a vapor barrier, you may be better waiting until the exterior siding needs replacement then installing a continuous rigid panel insulation to the exterior under the finish, a...

...in more efficient operation, and above all, healthier indoor air quality. Now you know more about maintenance for home ventilation systems. Find all you need about indoor air quality in the Ecohome Green Building Guide, or see these pages: How to maintain safe indoor air quality in homes What to check before ca...

...indow frames and wall assembly from moisture damage by stopping humid air from escaping and depositing moisture in the wall around your windows. Read more here about what to look for when shopping for high performance windows. Drafts around windows and doors: Drafts in homes from windows & doors are worse in winte...