Problems caused by moisture in buildings

Among the problems that cause problems for a building is the presence of moisture. Moisture causes costly damage to buildings.

This issue is dangerous when it happens in buildings such as hospitals and schools.Every building has its own problems to control humidity. In fact, the first step to design and build suitable facilities is to understand common moisture problems, their causes, and the amount of damage they cause.

When does moisture occur in buildings?

This problem occurs when excess moisture accumulates in a part of the building, but this moisture does not dry. This happens in any new or old building and is mostly due to neglecting proper design, construction errors and improper maintenance of the building.

Any mistake in any of these steps will lead to moisture problems:(Why its important that buildings breathe)

Construction of buildings in areas where proper drainage is not allowed

Poor design of the building area as well as the drainage system

Use of materials that are sensitive to moisture

Improper installation of wet building materials or damaged due to moisture

Using some inappropriate humidity controllers

Common problems caused by moisture in the building

Every building deals with internal and external humidity. Here, the most important thing is to control this humidity so that the building is not damaged.

Some buildings have weak points that increase the amount of these problems. You should know where these problems come from and try to solve them.

The most common problems caused by moisture:

·        Rain or underground water leaks from the roof, walls, windows or foundation.

·        The existence of plumbing problems in buildings, pipe leaks

·        Accumulation of rainwater inside the pipes of the building

·        Penetration of water vapor through the building envelope in hot and humid areas

·        Water leakage from the building cover in cold weather

·        Poor ventilation of wet areas of the building such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, etc.

What problems does humidity cause?

Moisture causes serious damage to the building in many cases, such as:

·        Creating rust problems caused by moisture

·        Excessive humidity in buildings can cause corrosion and rusting of building materials

·        Damage to paint

·        Decomposition of building materials that are soluble in water, such as plaster

·        Breaking the ceiling and floor

·        Swelling and decay of building materials such as wood

·        Corrosion in metal building materials such as wiring, structural fasteners, metal roofs, etc.

In the long term, due to high humidity, it leads to mold, bacteria and other pests. These molds also lead to wood rot.

How to definitively diagnose a building's moisture problem?

Sometimes moisture problems that occur in buildings are easy to recognize. For example, leaks from pipes, leaks from the roof, etc. can be easily detected and tracked.

Some problems cannot be recognized and some can be recognized by creating symptoms, for example, damage to the building or the appearance of strange smells.

Here are some signs of moisture in buildings:

Water:

The presence of water in the building is the most obvious sign of humidity in a building. The presence of water means that other problems of the building must be solved, such as plumbing problems.

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Molds:

Another symptom of moisture problems is the visible growth of molds. Molds exist everywhere. In fact, wherever there is water and moisture, molds grow easily. Molds usually grow around windows, inside the bathroom, in the sink and in places where there is a lot of water mist.

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Presence of pests:

The presence of pests such as cockroaches, ants, and termites is a sign of moisture in buildings.

Creating symptoms of the disease:

Problems caused by humidity can increase allergy and asthma symptoms in children and adults. Symptoms such as cough, headache, burning eyes, etc. These symptoms can be much more severe, such as severe allergic reactions