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Temperature & Humidity Detection
At Resisure, we understand the unique challenges faced by landlords, property managers and housing associations, especially when it comes to managing home maintenance issues such as low temperature, high humidity levels and moisture build-up.
That’s why we created our intelligent home sensors and monitoring platform to put the power in your hands, providing you with unrivalled visibility of temperature and humidity levels in every property. With real-time humidity monitoring every thirty minutes and easy-to-understand reporting, we’ve created the ultimate temperature and humidity detection and prevention technology to safeguard your portfolio and keep residents comfortable.
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Whether you’re an institutional investor, individual landlord, property manager, or social housing provider, one thing is clear – high humidity and low ventilation can be incredibly damaging to homes. With humidity levels set to rise and new regulations mandating humidity detection, now is the time to act.
Here at Resisure, we firmly believe that humidity detection and prevention is the key to mitigating excess moisture, damp and mould growth. Our innovative humidity detection and measuring tool and digital monitoring platform is designed to keep track of temperature and humidity levels within the home before they start to cause damage. Our data-driven insights ensures that any peaks or troughs in air moisture are addressed before they start causing tenant health concerns or property damage. That’s how we protect your tenants, improve resident satisfaction, and keep your investments in the best shape.
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Stanford University found that low humidity can increase the spread of seasonal illnesses, such as the flu and even COVID-19.
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Humidity levels in British households should be 60% at most, but humidity levels are set to far outpace this by 2030.
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Over half of privately rented households in England are dealing with damp, mould and/or excessive cold in their homes.
What is humidity?
Humidity refers to the moisture levels in the air, represented as a percentage. Though invisible, humidity significantly impacts comfort, health, and home air quality. Fluctuating humidity levels can be influenced by geography, weather, and daily activities like cooking and showering. Monitoring humidity with a digital humidity detection meter is crucial for maintaining a healthy indoor environment.
Humidity is getting worse
Humidity levels are rapidly worsening worldwide. According to the Met Office, as global temperatures rise, the atmosphere's capacity to hold moisture increases. This not only intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme rainfall but also leads to higher humidity levels. Independent research supports this, with Cardiff Metropolitan University predicting that by 2030, relative humidity in Wales will exceed the ideal range, with all regions experiencing levels above 60%, making it essential to use humidity detection and monitors and air humidity meters to track and control moisture levels.
Ideal temperature and humidity levels for your home
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers recommends maintaining indoor humidity levels between 40% and 60%. These levels fluctuate with the seasons—higher in summer, lower in winter. Kitchens and bathroomsoften have higher humidity than bedrooms due to water usage. Public Health England also advises that homes should maintain minimum temperatures of 18°C for 9 hours daily. With Resisure’s home humidity sensor, you can ensure your property remains within recommended thresholds.
Dangers of High Humidity
When humidity levels exceed the recommended 60%, it can lead to significant issues for your property, as well as the health of residents within the property. Excess moisture can damage the structural fabric of your property, increasing the risk of dampness and mould, which can, in turn, lead to a host of health concerns and damage to property. Over time, high humidity can cause insulation and framing to become damp, potentially compromising the structural integrity of your home. Prolonged exposure can also cause warping in walls, floors, and wooden furniture.
From a health perspective, high humidity can hinder sweat evaporation, increasing the risk of heat stroke and heat exhaustion during hot weather. The dense air in high-humidity environments can also be problematic for those with respiratory conditions, making it more difficult to breathe and exacerbating conditions like asthma. Additionally, the increased likelihood of mould growth in high-humidity settings can worsen allergies.
Dangers of Low Humidity
While high humidity is a common concern due to its potential to cause dampness and mold, low humidity levels can be equally problematic. Humidity levels below the recommended 40% can cause discomfort, including dry nose and throat. Low humidity environments can also make it easier for airborne viruses to spread. A study by Stanford University found that low humidity can even increase the spread of seasonal illnesses, such as the flu and even COVID-19.
Dangers of High Temperature
Low temperatures in rental homes pose significant health and safety risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, young children, and those with preexisting medical conditions. According to the National Institute of Health, cold air inflames the lungs and inhibits circulation, leading to an increased risk of respiratory conditions such as asthma attacks and worsening symptoms of COPD. Prolonged exposure to cold temperatures also weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections. Additionally, freezing temperatures can cause water pipes to freeze, leading to burst pipes and extensive property damage, further jeopardizing the safety and comfort of tenants. For landlords, it’s crucial to maintain indoor temperatures to prevent these risks. Balancing indoor temperatures is therefore essential to protect both tenants’ health and the property itself, ensuring a safe living environment year-round.
The Introduction of Awaab’s Law
This is particularly pertinent following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, a new regulation put in place following the death of two year old Awaab Ishak in 2020 following worsening living conditions in his social rented accommodation. Following Awaab’s devastating death, the government have been keen to reevaluate the safety of rental units across the UK, especially as it pertains to mould, damp and humidity.
To enforce stricter standards, the government have enforced legislation when it comes to social housing tenancies, meaning that all registered social housing providers are now held accountable for the condition of the properties they manage. Should these conditions be inadequate, such as harbouring excessive amounts of mould, or mould-harbouring high humidity, social landlords can now be challenged by their tenants for breaching the contract of their tenancy. As such, it is now more important than ever before to ensure that accommodation across all sectors is able to house residents safely.
Awaab’s Law requires landlords to investigate and fix reported health hazards within specified timeframes. The new rules will form part of a tenancy agreement, so that tenants can hold landlords to account by law if they fail to provide a decent home.
The power of temperature and humidity monitoring
With Resisure, you have the ability to monitor temperature and humidity levels across individual properties and proactively address potential issues before they escalate. Our pioneering Resisure monitoring technology collects data on the temperature and moisture levels in the air every thirty minutes, which is sent back for analysis to our control centre every three hours and fed back to you within an easy-to-read weekly report. This wireless humidity detection device allows you to determine if temperature and humidity levels within your properties are stable or irregular and can even help you determine the cause and effect to see what is impacting the living environment in each home. All from a small wireless device that’s the size of an iPhone!
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