Moisture and Air: Problems and Remedies
This section is intended to assist you to identify the signs and probable causes of moisture and moisture-related indoor air quality problems in your home and to propose practical solutions.
Many household problems can be solved if you do one or more of the following:
- adopt strategies to prevent excess moisture in the home
- perform maintenance or minor repairs
- hire a professional contractor to make major repairs
Renters: Report all plumbing leaks and moisture problems immediately to your building owner, manager or superintendent. In cases where persistent water problems are not addressed, you may want to contact local or provincial health or housing authorities.