Do you ever wonder about the effects of a humidity level that is not ideal? Have you ever considered that low humidity not only affects your production and materials but also the health of your employees? Common complaints include: dry eyes, sore throats, headaches and loss of concentration. Want to know how you can boost productivity? Then be sure to read our blog and find out what you can do.
Effects humidity on people
In offices, schools and cinemas, humidity mainly affects people. Poor air quality, inadequete (or missing) climate control and aerosols or other (chemical) dirt in the air create a pathogenic climate (sick building syndrome).
The solution to sick building syndrome is very simple: a humidity level between 40% and 60%. This will make employees more productive and less likely to call in sick. Benefits of good humidity:
· Viruses spread less quickly
· No dust formation in rooms (asthmatics)
· No irritated eyes (lens wearers)
· No irritated or dry throat.
· Healthy mucous membranes ensure a strong immune system
In short: the right humidity ensures a more comfortable, healthier and more productive working environment.
Effect humidity on materials
Many artworks and music instruments are very sensitive to too dry or too humid air. This is because works of art and music instruments often contain wood, paper or linen. If the ambient air is too dry, these materials lose moisture to the ambient air. As the materials become drier, they shrink and may crack. Fluctuations should therefore be avoided.
Often the air is too dry in the cold winter months or in summer when the cooling system is used. A humidity level between 40 - 60% prevents moisture from being extracted from an artwork. This directly increases the lifespan of art. Benefits of good humidit.
- Durable protection against cracking
- Durable protection against shrinkag
- Protect artwork and antiquites for future generations
Fixed humidifier
The fixed humidifier is a durable humidification system, it is installed in the technical room of your premises. From this technical room, we install humidifiers where it is most effective and efficient.
Advantages of a fixed humidifier:
- A silent installation
- Low energy consumption
- A hygienic indoor climate
- A payback period of 1-3 yers on average
Summary
In offices, schools and cinemas, humidity mainly affects people. Poor air quality, inadequate (or lack of) climate control and aerosols or other (chemical) dirt in the air create a pathogenic climate (sick building syndrome). Common complaints here are:dry eyes, sore throat, headache and loss of concentration.
Also, many artworks and musical instruments are very sensitive to air that is too dry or too humid. This is because works of art and musical instruments often contain wood, paper or linen. If the ambient air is too dry, these materials lose moisture to the ambient air. As the materials become drier, they shrink and may crack. Fluctuations must therefore be prevented.
What can you do to prevent this? Install a humidifier, benefits of the fixed humidifier:
- A silent installation
- Low energy consumption
- A hygienic indoor climate
- A payback period of 1-3 yers on average
- Durable
Want to know more about what we can do for you or do you have any questions? Send an email to info@cumulus.nl.