ATMOX Tom’s Blog
What is an Ice Dam?
Ice dam formations are all too prevalent in many Northern climates in the United States. As soon as your roof has snow and ice accumulation for an extended period of time, your home could be susceptible to ice dams. Many factors can contribute to this issue, but...
How Much Moisture Can Air Hold at Varying Temperatures?
Understanding the impact of temperature on air’s moisture-holding capacity is a key concept in various fields, including meteorology, agriculture, HVAC systems, residential crawl spaces, attics, and daily comfort. This fundamental relationship, referred to as...
What is an IP Rating?
In today’s tech-savvy world, people often encounter a multitude of technical terms. These terms make it challenging to understand the implications of these product specifications. One such commonly encountered specification is the IP rating. Often seen in...
Attic Moisture
Moisture issues in the attic are often overlooked yet stem from common household activities that generate significant moisture. As warm air rises from the living space, it carries moisture with it, seeping into the attic through poor sealing and insulation....
How Many Crawl Space Fans Do I Need?
Do you know how many crawl space fans you need for effective ventilation and moisture control? Crawl spaces are often overlooked but play a crucial role in the overall health of your home. Proper ventilation is essential to prevent moisture buildup, which can lead...
How Many Attic Fans Do I Need?
Proper attic ventilation helps reduce heat and moisture in the attic. The goal is to create an ideal environment for your attic space. Achieving this ideal environment relies on controlling heat and moisture. The most effective method to reduce heat and moisture is...
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Crawl space encapsulation may be one of the most debated and confusing topics within residential building construction. Everywhere you look, you can find another opinion, another study, or another warning. Therefore, a large part of this confusion is that crawl...
Attic Heat: Why Should You Care?
When it comes to household spaces, attics often remain overlooked. Out of sight and out of mind, it’s easy to dismiss the significance of attic heat. However, just because you rarely venture into this area doesn’t mean it should be ignored. The...
Dew Point: Understanding the Impact on Your Crawl Space
Understanding the relationship between changes in season, geography, and dew point is crucial for maintaining a healthy crawl space environment. Managing moisture levels in your crawl space is important for maintaining the structural integrity and indoor air...
What is Dew Point and How Does it Affect Your Home?
What is dew point and how does it affect your home? Dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor and condenses into visible water droplets. This moisture can lead to issues such as mold, mildew, and poor indoor air quality in your...
What Should I Look for When Inspecting the Attic?
Do you know what to look for when inspecting your attic? Attics are an extension of your home and require regular maintenance. The condition of your attic affects not only the items housed in it but the structure of your home. Therefore, it is important to...
Why Now? My Crawl Space was Always Fine
Why Now? My crawl space was always fine, so why am I having issues with my crawl space after all these years? You may have lived in your home for 20 or 30 years and never had a moisture problem in the crawl space until now. Why is there a problem if nothing has...