— Parquet  and Humidity

Wood breathes. Depending on the humidity, wood absorbs moisture from the environment and expands. Conversely, it shrinks when it’s too dry. Although multi-layer parquet is more resistant to this than solid parquet, a consistent indoor climate is still important. The Lalegno hygrometer monitors the humidity in your home and alerts you when levels become alarming. A humidifier restores the climate quickly and easily.

No worries

Every room experiences fluctuations in humidity. Your parquet reacts to these fluctuations by expanding and contracting; this is what we call the “life” of a hardwood floor.

The ideal humidity level

A humidity level between 40% and 60% is ideal: under these conditions, the wood won’t shrink or expand too much.

Does your room maintain those levels in both winter and summer? If so, you have nothing to worry about.

Many rooms with radiators struggle with low humidity in the winter. If it drops below 40 percent, humidifiers placed near your radiators are an inexpensive and efficient solution. If you still can’t reach that minimum level, use an electric humidifier.

In a room with excessively high humidity, it’s best to use a dehumidifier. A dehumidifier condenses the moisture from the air, thereby lowering the humidity level. In many cases, good ventilation can also work wonders when humidity is high.

A Few Helpful Tips

Keeping your humidity under control isn’t difficult; the tips below will get you started.

  • Ventilate your rooms in the spring and fall to avoid large fluctuations in humidity.
  • Use a hygrometer to measure the humidity.
  • Install your flooring when the humidity in the room is at an average level.
  • If necessary, install an electric device (humidifier or dehumidifier) to control the humidity in your home.