Why moisture in your home is important: tips and solutions

Moisture in your home is a serious problem that can lead to mold, rot, and structural damage
September 8, 2021 by
Why moisture in your home is important: tips and solutions
Ing. Remo Zanda


Moisture is a serious problem that can be caused by a number of factors. In this blog, we'll discuss the potential risks that moisture can bring to your home and how to prevent this from happening.

1. What is moisture and why is it important to the health of your home

                                                  It can be caused by many factors, such as condensation from moisture in the air, leaks in pipes, and other sources of water leakage. Damp conditions can lead to mold growth, which can cause structural damage and health consequences for people who live in damp homes.

                                                  Moisture is important to the health of your home because it provides a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, which can lead to dangerous diseases. 

                                                  It also causes structural damage that will cost you money in repairs or replacements. Moisture levels are an indicator of indoor air quality - moisture is not just limited to the air in your home. It can also be found on the surfaces of things like walls, floors, and furniture. When moisture condenses on these items, it becomes a breeding ground for mold or bacteria that are dangerous to human health.

                                                  Moisture-related problems are common during the winter months when heat is increased inside the property but not outside. This temperature disparity can cause moisture to build upon the walls or floors inside your home, which leads to mold growth and other problems.

                                                  Moisture is a problem because it provides an ideal environment for bacteria and fungi that can lead to dangerous diseases such as asthma, allergies, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tuberculosis, and more.

                                                  Moisture can also cause structural damage such as rotting wood, peeling plaster, or cracked paint on walls that will cost you money in repairs or replacements.

                                                  2. How moisture gets into your home, what the risks are, and how you can prevent it from happening

                                                  There are many causes for water and moisture to enter your property, some examples: 

                                                  • infiltration by groundwater, lack or loss of hydrodynamic and static joints

                                                  • humidity due to condensation, lack or insufficient thermal insulation

                                                  • percolations from the roof, insufficient or bad waterproofing that allow rainwater to pass through

                                                  • walls adjacent to roads may be subject to direct splash from cars

                                                  • lateral infiltration of moisture against the ground

                                                  • electrical outlets near leaks, electrical wires or old pipes that can carry moisture horizontally into the building floor plan

                                                  • leaking or poorly insulated windows and doors that allow humid air to enter the home

                                                  • hygroscopic moisture (the salts in the walls)

                                                  • malfunctioning pumps or cesspools 

                                                  • humidity from lateral infiltration

                                                  • malfunctioning heat pumps 

                                                  • faulty sanitary installations

                                                  • dampness from construction defects and thermal bridges

                                                  • leaking or poorly insulated pipes under pressure

                                                  • residual moisture from construction work

                                                  • defective or corroded drain pipes

                                                  • moisture from internal sources such as laundries or the kitchen with insufficient ventilation

                                                  • moisture from slopes or water tables

                                                  • in newly built buildings the moisture present in the materials needs many months to drain away, if blocked by construction defects it could take many years

                                                  • capillary rising damp

                                                  • humidity from electrochemical and physical factors

                                                  • moisture from chemical factors

                                                  • missing or inadequate drainage

                                                  • flooding which is, unfortunately, more and more frequent 

                                                  • undersized or leaking gutters and downspouts

                                                  • lack of cleaning and maintenance of gutters, leaves, dirt, bird nests that block the drainage 


                                                  Although problems caused by moisture are unpredictable, based on these examples each individual risk can lead to more or less serious consequences. Solutions should be evaluated for each situation encountered on a case-by-case basis.

                                                  Mur-Tronic's specialists know how to distinguish the symptoms for each type of moisture pathology and can best advise the client on the steps to take in order to arrive at the desired situation in the shortest possible time, at the most economical cost, and with the solution that will last forever.

                                                  In the next point, we will focus on the pathology of rising damp.

                                                  Ermitteln Sie jetzt das Feuchtigkeitsproblem in Ihrer Immobilie!

                                                  Qualifiez le problème d'humidité de votre propriété dès maintenant!

                                                  Identifica subito il problema di umidità nella tua proprietà!


                                                  3. If you have already had to deal with the problem of rising damp, what is the best solution available?

                                                  With Mur-Tronic 2 dry walls in 6-8 months, warranty for 10 years and lifespan of more than 50 years. You will also have the removal of salts that are responsible for the swelling on the surface of the walls, saltpetre, mold and any unpleasant odors.

                                                  Mur-Tronic 2 is easy to install and without electrical connection, it does not require any intervention on the masonry, effective on all types of masonry, no maintenance and no harmful effects, non-invasive and 100% ecological process.

                                                  Thanks to Mur-Tronic technology we will eliminate all tangible and especially intangible problems caused by the problem of humidity. It makes no difference whether the property is a small home or a large commercial or production building, a private historical asset, a public building or an institutionally protected heritage site.

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                                                  4. Concluding thoughts on the importance of preventing moisture in your home for a healthy living environment ?

                                                  Mur-Tronic technology is a safe, inexhaustible and economical solution. It will allow you to live in an environment designed for your well-being without the risk of incurring health hazards, such as allergies or infections due to mold.

                                                  Mur-Tronic technology will solve 100% of your rising damp problem. It makes no difference whether the property is a small home or a large commercial building, a private historic property, a public building, or an institutionally protected heritage site.

                                                  The advantages of Mur-Tronic technology are: non-invasive, 100% environmentally friendly process and requires no electrical connection. It is easy to install without the need for major masonry work. 

                                                  Mur-Tronic technology is safe, inexhaustible and economical! 

                                                   

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                                                  Why moisture in your home is important: tips and solutions
                                                  Ing. Remo Zanda September 8, 2021
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