The ideal microclimate for man and ... for the floor - which is what?

An appropriate microclimate in the interior

The above -mentioned, basic components of home microclimate have a huge impact on the body's thermal management, well -being and health.All this translates into mental and physical fitness as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of daily activities.The microclimate, however, affects not only ourselves, but also on natural materials used in our homes, e.g..wood. Pod wpływem panujących we wnętrzach warunków,wood na podłogach naprzemiennie kurczy się i rozszerza.During high temperatures and low air humidity, typical of the heating period, the floorboards give moisture, and thus dry and shrink. Z kolei, gdy mamy niską temperaturę i wysoką wilgotność powietrza,wood chłonie wodę zawieszoną w powietrzu, a w następstwie - pęcznieje.In extreme cases, both of these situations can lead to a distortion of the floor.It is worth noting, however, that this applies to a greater extent of solid than layered boards.Why?The primer layer in layered floors reduces the impact of humidity and temperature on wood life.

Adequate humidity in the house and apartment

The humidity of the air is referred to as the content of water vapor in the atmosphere.Its correct value should be in the range of 30% (minimum level determined by the Polish standard PN-78/B-03421) to 65%.However, the optimal humidity, i.e. one in which we feel the best, oscillates around 40-60%.This degree of humidity is conducive not only to our health and well -being, but also wooden floors and furniture.It is worth taking care of this parameter especially in winter and summer.In the heating period, the temperature in the rooms is usually high and the frequency of airing rooms is low.This leads to a decrease in the amount of water vapor in the environment up to 20%.When the humidity in the apartment oscillates within this value, we feel dry and scratching in the throat.This does not affect our wooden floors where the gaps may appear.In turn, during warm, abundant in heavy precipitation, air humidity can be up to 80-90%.In such conditions, respiratory tract infections and headache often appear.Such humidity is also too high for wooden floors.The persistent persistent should not affect the layered boards, but in the case of solid floors it can lead to the so -called."boats" or raising the outer edges of the boards.

The best temperature in the house and apartment

Each person has individual preferences regarding temperatures prevailing in the environment.However, there are values that are recommended by both doctors, heating installers and wooden floors manufacturers.Optimal levels determined by specialists have a positive impact on our health and well -being, but also on expenses and durability of wooden surfaces.In the construction law there is a record with a minimum temperature of 20 ° C and maximum persistent at 24 ° C (in bathrooms).For wooden sandwich floors, however, the most advantageous is the oscillating value between 18 and 22 ° Celsius.In turn, the optimal temperature in the apartment recommended by medics is 22 ° C.This level guarantees thermal comfort and at the same time does not expose the mucous membranes to excessive drying.At night, both in the bedrooms of children and adults, it is recommended to keep the temperature at 18-20 ° C.Such conditions are a guarantee of a deeper sleep, and thus - better rest.

Correct ventilation in the house and apartment

The "healthy" microclimate of the room also has a huge impact of ventilation, i.e. air circulation, which occurs most often between the interior of the house and the space outside.However, the correct air exchange system should be based not only on natural ventilation, consisting of ventilation of rooms by creating drafts.In homes and apartments, one of the three other types of ventilation should also be used: gravitational, mechanical or hybrid.When ventilation at home does not work properly, mold appears on the walls, and water vapor condensate can be seen on the windows.In incorrectly ventilated rooms, unpleasant odors and moisture are also clearly noticeable.Long -term health consequence of such a microclimate may be headaches, allergies, fatigue and irritation of the mucosa.If the ventilation does not work properly, then we should do a review of the patency of ventilation ducts and install the diffusers.On the supply of fresh air while removing pollutants outside, it will also have a positive impact to take care of the right size holes/gaps in the door (between the rooms, their surface should be at least 80 cm2, between the kitchen, bathroom or toilet, min, min.200 cm2).

Wooden floor and microclimate

Floor boards also affect the microclimate at home.Wood "breathes", in practice, it means that depending on the prevailing conditions, it absorbs or reflects moisture.In the case of excessively saturated with water steam, the boards absorb moisture, and when the air is too dry, they give it to the environment.Wood is a natural air humidity regulator in homes or apartments.Of course, his absorption abilities are not unlimited, so - if for decades we want to enjoy a beautiful wooden floor - it is worth taking care of the right level of humidity and air temperature in the apartment, as well as efficient ventilation, which facilitates the regulation of these parameters.

Source and photo: Baltic Wood