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Old 12-04-2007, 02:08 PM
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High Humidity?
This is the only forum that this question fits in, so here goes.

Today I consulted on a 4 year old log home with very high humidity. Here is some background.
  • 4 year old log home (very well built)
  • foam roof panels, no attic
  • Superior Wall foundation
  • Hot water heat
  • Logs are 13% moisture
They are running 4 dehumidifiers 2 of them are through the wall Air Conditioners while also trying the heat the the home with the boiler. The home owner says "if they shut them off, humidity rises to 65% within hours". With all 4 running they can only get ti down to 50%.

He taped plastic to to the basement floor and it remained dry. I did an infrared scan and found nothing unusual.

Please help with your suggestions.

Bruce
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Last edited by Bruce Thomas : 12-04-2007 at 02:11 PM. Reason: Additional info.
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