Metal buildings are safe from termites and rots, but they can still be harmed by excessive moisture. When there is moisture in the air more than its capability to hold inside a metal building, then condensation occurs. Warm air holds more moisture and when it cools down creates tiny droplets. Excessive moisture can cause severe damage to a metal building. It has the tendency to cause harm to the functionality and components of a metal structure. Wet and damp insulation can be a cause of excessive moisture in your metal building. There are a couple of ways to control moisture in a metal building, a few of them are as follows:
Use proper insulation
Moisture can be controlled by installing proper insulation that regulates the temperature in an enclosed building. Proper insulation prevents the temperature from fluctuating during day and night inside the metal building. It also prevents moisture and warm air from reaching the surface of the metal structure and protects from getting corroded.
Controlling humidity
In order to control condensation from ground level, you must install a well-drained base course. Also, divert and meltdown snow and rainwater from getting inside the foundation of the building. There are various methods you can use to avoid humidity. Preventing water to get inside the metal building is the primary step towards controlling humidity. Keep the interior of the building as dry as possible to control humidity. Make sure there are no leaks to prevent water from entering the structure. Keep regular checks and properly seal leaks, if you find any. While metal building construction and installation, make sure it is not located in a high level of water content and stagnant, during the rainy season.
Prevent stagnant water
Moisture can seep up from the ground having stagnant water. During the raining season, water gets stagnant inside and around the metal building which can be a major cause of damage due to condensation. Avoid stagnant water for better life and functioning of your metal building. Apart from this, other sources of water like roof runoff should be drained timely to avoid any severe damages to metal structures. You can also install proper drainage material under and around the base of the building to limit condensation.
Ventilate the interior properly
There are numerous reasons for the occurrence of moisture inside an enclosed metal building, but one of the main is improper ventilation. Primary preventive method to control moisture inside a building is installing an adequate ventilation system. Because many things inside the metal building increase humidity which leads to excessive moisture. For example: If you shelter livestock inside the metal building they give off a lot of moisture you need proper ventilation. If you are installing the building for human occupants you must install proper HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system.
Installing vapor barriers
Before metal building construction, you must consider installing necessary barriers to avoid condensation. You should install proper vapor barriers if you live in an area with high humidity. Vapor barriers help to prevent the moisture to penetrate the building from outside. Some of them are also designed to address the temperature changes and humidity and works as radiant heat barriers. Proper air circulation is an important factor to avoid excessive moisture to occur and damage the metal building. You can also install ceiling fans and vents for proper circulation of air.
In Final Words
Install proper ventilation, vapor barrier, and insulation to prevent excessive moisture inside your metal building. It will preserve the long-term durability and functionality of the structure by mitigating the perils of condensation.
