Foundation Repairs
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Humidex is a mechanical ventilation unit engineered to exhaust
the moist, musty and contaminated air that becomes trapped in the house due
to the poor circulation of indoor air.
Excess humidity can be removed by heating it, by condensing it, or by ventilating it. Heating and/or condensing
excess humidity is expensive and seasonal at best.
Ventilating excess humidity with Humidex
technology is the inexpensive and most efficient year round solution.
High relative humid air, Molds, Musty Odors and Gases are expelled to the
outside via the Humidex unit, and replaced with Fresh Air from upstairs.
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3 Steps to a Drier Healthier Home |
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STEP 1
Since water is heavier than air, cool moist air will gravitate to the lowest point,
namely to the basement of the house. In poorly ventilated areas, the damp air stagnates and
creates an environment conducive to mold growth, structural damage and discomfort.
When a Humidex is installed and operating, this stale, humid, contaminated air
is drawn to the bottom vents of the unit by a highly precisioned ,powerful, yet quiet
ventilation fan. This is the distinct uniqueness and effectiveness of Humidex, in that it is
directing the effort to the source of the problem and where it persists.
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STEP 2
The moist, polluted heavier air, which has now sunken to the lowest level of the house,
is drawn in through the powerful, quiet patented Humidex system. It is then expelled
to outside of the house through via a 6" duct - similar to a clothes dryer. This flushed out
contaminated air is then replaced with a flow of relatively drier and fresher air drawn
downward from the upper levels which comes from cleaner, fresher outdoor air which enters the
home naturally via windows, doors, cracks, etc.
Humidex continues to expels this moist air until the desired preset humidity level is reached.
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STEP 3
Unit is automatically controlled by an adjustable humidistat that regulates the flow of air. When the desired
level of humidity is achieved, the fan will reduce speed. It will resume a higher speed if humidity level increases.
The direct effect of the air being expelled and the flow of air downwards, creates an air exchange of approximately
10 times a day. As the moisture is drawn off the surface, the moisture absorbed in the walls and floor comes to the
surface and is then expelled. In addition to reducing humidity, this reduces mold growth and mildew by not allowing
the moist air to stagnate and nurture them.
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