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Fugenex have developed an innovative and unique method of measuring humidity, an irreversible humidity indicator, the DampProtect.
With the help of these Sensors, it is possible to detect humidity and moisture problems before they cause any damage.
The indicators provide early warning signals, enabling the problem to be tackled at source as soon as it is discovered, thereby saving the immediate and consequential costs that moisture damage entails. They can also prove condensation problems rather than other sources of dampness.
Background
In many ways, humidity is a requirement for our existence, but at the same time, too much humidity can cause considerable damage in places where you least want it. If the humidity level is too high in houses and buildings, it can cause rot and provide a breeding ground for mould and fungus. |
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DampProtect with Time Display
There are many ways to get an on-the spot account of the relative atmospheric humidity, however, there are few ways of easily measuring the relative humidity over a period of time, i.e. how long something has been exposed to humidity above a certain level. Fugenex Sensors, which are based on a physical-chemical principle, show how long the relative humidity has exceeded a predetermined level. The reading on the indicator is non-reversible. This means that even if the relative humidity temporarily falls below the humidity level, the maximum humidity reading remains unchanged. Fugenex Sensors have a robust design that assures high reliability. The indicators are easy to read and understand, as the length of the reading is proportional to the time that exposure to humidity has exceeded the predetermined level.
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The indicator has been exposed to 75%+ RH for 8 days |
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The indicator has been exposed to 75%+ RH for more than 16 days |
Application
Humidity problems in buildings occur for many reasons and can affect unheated areas such as sub floors and lofts. Typical application includes monitoring restoration work following flood damage. 75% RH is the level at which bacteria, mould and other micro-organisms start to thrive.
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