A dry, stuffy home is sometimes an unfortunate reality for many people during the colder months. With winter finally here, we’re cranking up our heat and looking for other ways to stay warm as the temperature drops. Sometimes however, the luxury of a warm home proves to be harmful to other parts. A dry house can occur during this time, and some components of your home can take a beating. In order to combat the possibility of damage, here are some things worth noting.
Flooring
Hardwood flooring shrinks and expands based on the relative humidity in the area in which it is installed. A dry home can lead to wood that shrinks too much in place. This can eventually lead to splitting wood, which is certainly not good for your home. Due to this, splinters and cuts can occur, paired with the need for replacing planks -- and that can get expensive. If your humidity level is a bit low, purchase a humidifier and place it in the corresponding room.
Your Body
A dry home can also have effects on the body which are highly unfavorable for the situation they’re in. Air that is too dry can cause bronchitis, nosebleeds, and general dehydration, on top of a lot of other things. Skin can dry out, and the body can actually feel colder due to the lack of moisture in the air. This is apparent and unfortunate. Again, to combat this from happening, it may be a good idea to invest in a humidifier to regulate the air and keeping you feeling well.
In addition to combatting old flooring, make sure that your floors have been sealed and protected from the elements this winter. Hall Flooring provides 40+ of today’s top brands and offers a wide selection of different options in terms of how you can protect your flooring from weathering too soon.
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