Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jan 28, 2013 8:25 pm I was wondering if there was an easy way to remove humidity from inside the house, particularly in our walk-in closet? We have those chemical dehumidifiers but seem to be forever having to empty them. Are there any features that can be incorporated in a house to deal with this issue? Re: Removing humidity from the house 2Jan 28, 2013 8:52 pm Opening windows for good through ventilation when possible and having refrigerated air conditioning works well for us. The only other time we have had condensation issues has been when we had a flueless gas heater. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Removing humidity from the house 3Jan 29, 2013 12:27 pm I live in a coastal area and humidity can get really high so I use a portable dehumidifier made by Omega. The only draw-back I've noticed from it is that it raises the temperature of the room but it's a dry heat. I think Howard's Storage World sells smaller dehumidifiers especially for closet spaces. Re: Removing humidity from the house 4Jun 14, 2013 10:00 am We have two Delonghi portable dehumidifiers and are totally sold on the idea. The very first night we used them we woke up the next morning to see no condensation at all on the windows, where previously every window in the house was fogged up. They are really helping prevent damp and mould while we continue to work on more permanent dampness and ventilation methods involving the sub-floor and roof cavity. 6 11144 The best advice is for you to get a competent building consultant to guide you through your build 7 4675 You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7030 |