Water damage - Reduce your risk!

 

 

Here are some tips for reducing your risk of water damage due to humidity:

 

• The relative humidity in your home should be between 30% & 50%
• Condensation on windows, wet stains on walls and ceilings, and musty smells are signs that you have have too much humidity in your home.
• Be sure to use bathroom exhaust fans following warm showers or baths.
• When going on trips, turn the temperature up on the air conditioning, not off. The air conditioning system helps remove moisture from your home.

 

 

Source: The Institute for Business Home and Safety  - www.disastersafety.org