How Oklahoma’s Heat and Humidity Causes Severe Damage to Your Home
Oklahoma's heat and humidity is not only uncomfortable for people and pets. Did you know that the heat and humidity can also cause significant damage to your home?
According to an article from The Weather Channel, heat and humidity can cause severe damage to your home, and often, this damage is done slowly over time and you don't notice till it's too late. Below are the areas of your home where heat and humidity can cause significant damage and how you can take precautions.
1. Crawl Space
Most homes in Oklahoma have a crawl space under their home. Heat and humidity can get trapped under there and the stagnant air coupled with moisture can cause issues with mold and mildew. So if your home has a faint smell of mold and mildew, you might want to check your crawl space.
2. Attic
We all know heat rises, so with this extreme heat, you know your attic is going to be HOT. According to the article, most attics don't have the best airflow, so humidity will start to build up and it could start breaking down your insulation. If you feel like your home isn't cooling properly, you may want to check your attic if there's nothing wrong with your air conditioner.
3. Bathrooms
We all do it. When we take a hot bath or shower, the windows and mirrors fog up from the warm moisture. We do this all the time, so our bathrooms build humidity inside our home year-round. Again, heat rises, so all that moisture is going up to your attic.
4. Windows and Doors
Poorly sealed doors and windows can cause cool air to escape and warm air comes in. They can also cause unseen damage between the interior and exterior of your home. Without proper sealing and drainage, your poorly sealed doors and windows can trap water between the walls of your home. We all know what trapped water does: it molds.
5. Plumbing
Heat and humidity can have a huge affect on your plumbing. If your home's plumbing isn't sealed properly, heat and humidity can cause significant damage to your plumbing system. It can also make things smelly.
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