The quality of the air in our homes is currently a hot topic of discussion with a number of recent studies suggesting that controlling air quality in our homes can have many benefits for our health.
Though the purpose of this page is to set out how condensation forms in our homes (in which air quality plays its part), we also illustrate here how safeguarding your home from condensation, if done correctly, can bring other benefits for your health.
Health benefits of good humidity
Air quality plays in important role in the health and well-being of a building’s occupants. Properties with poor air quality can cause a range of health problems including asthma, allergies, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.
It can also create an uncomfortable living environment by producing unpleasant odours and high levels of humidity. Poor air quality can cause damage to the building’s structure and contents, such as peeling paint, warped furniture, and deteriorating fabrics.
It is crucial to ensure good air quality by regularly ventilating the home, reducing sources of indoor pollutants and using humidity control techniques.
Maintaining the humidity of the air in your home at the correct level not only reduces the risk that condensation will form in your home, it has many other benefits too. These benefits are set out in the table below, which you can use as a guide to compare how your home fares.
