| Moisture is a destructive force. In large amounts such | | | | completely to the exterior of the home. Have the fan |
| as in floods water can physically pick up and break a | | | | blow the steam in to the attic space is not correct. It |
| home in to pieces. In smaller amounts water can still | | | | really should be taken directly to the exterior of the |
| destroy a home and cause health issues with the | | | | home. The proper way to use the shower fan is to |
| people living in the home. | | | | have the fan on while showering and to leave the fan |
| Here in Ohio we can get the humidity levels in the | | | | on for a while longer after the shower has been shut |
| summer that make mold growth easier. As a result | | | | off. I recommend that the shower fan remain on for |
| some roof or plumbing leaks may take a little bit longer | | | | approximately fifteen minutes after the shower. This is |
| to dry out. It is recommended that the air in the home | | | | to ensure that more of the moisture in the air is |
| have a relative humidity level in the home stay at | | | | removed. I conducted a home inspection of a new |
| below sixty percent. This is to prevent mold and rot. | | | | home recently in which it looked like the roof had a |
| This is not difficult to do if the following are taken care | | | | leak because of all the water stains running down the |
| of and properly used. | | | | walls in the bathroom. The roof and attic were fine. |
| Leaks from water supply line and drain lines can be a | | | | The cause was that they had a guest who lived with |
| constant source of moisture entering a home. If leaks | | | | them for a month or so who did not use the shower |
| from plumbing pipes and drain lines are repaired then | | | | fan. The guest took very hot showers without using |
| that source of moisture is removed. Sometimes all a | | | | the fan to remove the steam. The amount of moisture |
| pipe needs to be repaired is tightened. Fixing a leaking | | | | in the bathroom got high enough that the water vapor |
| pipe is an obvious task that would need fixed. A | | | | began to condense on the walls and ceiling (it was |
| deceptively large source of moisture is the shower. | | | | winter so the ceiling was a little cooler) and ran down |
| Steam from the shower can be a huge source of | | | | the walls as if the roof leaked. |
| moisture in a home. If your bathroom does not have a | | | | Always use the shower fan and keep in running when |
| shower fan then you should have one installed. The | | | | the shower is done. Your home will thank you. |
| moist air should then be routed so as to taken | | | | |