﻿<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Therma-Stor Forum / Residential / Mold  / Moisture/Mold Avoidance in Vacation Home / Latest Posts</title><generator>InstantForum.NET v4.1.4</generator><description>Therma-Stor Forum</description><link>http://www.thermastor.com/forum/</link><webMaster>web@thermastor.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:31:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>RE: Moisture/Mold Avoidance in Vacation Home</title><link>http://www.thermastor.com/forum/Topic780-11-1.aspx</link><description>I assume that along with plastic on the earth, the outside vents are closed.  With a wood floor between the crawlspace and the main floor, moisture migrates between the crawlspace and the home.  Therefore, maintaining 50%RH on the main floor usually keep the crawl dry enough to avoid mold.  &lt;/P&gt;&lt;P&gt;I suggest a dehumidifier on the main floor and monitor the crawl %RH.  Should not exceed 60%RH.  Wal-Mart has a remote %RH meter for $30-$40 with high/low memory.  Dehumidification is not required during cold weather because the outside dew points are very low(&amp;lt;55^F).  Any of the Santa Fe will do the job.  Using a Santa Fe Advance is the best value. Also a duct kit can be added in the Advance if the crawl requires some ducted dry to be kept dry. Keep us posted. Ken </description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:03:12 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ken</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>