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Tips to control moisture in your home
Love it or hate it, humidity is part of living along the Gulf Coast – as is rain. According to some rankings, Mobile could even hold the title of rainiest metro area in the Lower 48. For any who call it home, it's a believable claim, especially with summer right around the corner.
The wetness of our area can pose a particular problem for homeowners. Moisture, whether as pooling water or water vapor in the air, is often the enemy of a well operating home. It can slowly seep into crawlspaces, windows, attics and walls, causing damage and health issues even when flooding doesn't occur. The recommended relative humidity level, a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air, for a home's interior is between 30 – 50 percent, accor...
