The effects of humidity on a house

Excess moisture will affect your house in many ways.. Either directly, or because of the signs that mark its presence such as saltpetre.

Water penetrating the walls on the surface can cause joints and coatings to burst in the event of frost. This is how humidity directly weakens the structure of the building. The walls can crack and the water enters more deeply without any difficulty. It's a vicious circle. In the end, it is even possible that parts of the wall collapse.

The saltpeter we discussed in the article on signs of moisture can have serious consequences for your home. The white streaks you see are the result of a chemical reaction that has started in your wall between the water entering it and the building materials. This phenomenon also weakens your walls.

Excess moisture not only affects structural properties but also has an economic impact. Air in building materials is an incredible insulator. Once replaced by water due to humidity, the walls lose all their insulating power. The air in the rooms becomes loaded with moisture and takes much longer to heat. The consequence of humidity: your heating bill increases.

Finally, the signs of humidity are often visible and unsightly, they give the feeling of an unhealthy, dirty house... all elements that strongly depreciate its price in case of resale. Your property loses its value and you lose money.

Faced with this situation, have you tried to eliminate moisture? If so, or if you have considered this solution, read the rest of our article which explains how to eliminate moisture permanently.