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When left unchecked, humidity within a power plant can have disastrous consequences. Moisture in the air can cause severe worker discomfort, provides the perfect environment for dangerous corrosion, and can ultimately be responsible for premature equipment failure.

Hurricanes and tropical storms are unpredictable beasts. They can intensify and change directions without notice, making storm preparation vital for minimizing hurricane damage. Experts can only predict how many hurricanes will make landfall in the U.S. each year based on historical data and current weather patterns. Meteorologists use the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale to indicate a storm’s strength. They use data regarding air pressure, water temperatures, air temperatures, winds and other variables to predict where a storm might travel and how strong it could become. By understanding the hurricane category ratings, you can have a better idea about the impact that a storm could have on your commercial property.

After students leave at the end of the school year, facilities managers shift gears to prepare each building in the district for summer. One important task is preventing moisture from building up when humidity is high.

Common household and building molds are irritating and potentially harmful types of fungi that thrive in moist environments. Indoor mold colonies, if gone unchecked, can cause damage to walls, furniture, carpets, drapery, books, and important paper documents. Molds can also cause allergic reactions such as runny nose, watery eyes, bronchial irritation, and asthma attacks. While some forms of mold are actually useful in their role in the production of food, beverages, and antibiotics, the common molds are seen in most home or work environments are a nuisance at best and a catastrophe at worst.

Moisture is a home’s enemy. It can cause mold damage, damage to carpet, damage to dry wall, and even lead to a flooded basement, and other big expenses. All of this also causes a boat load of stress and expenses. The remedy for the symptoms of moisture in one’s home is prevention. Sealing windows appropriately is an easy and economic way to ensure that outside moisture stays out.