How do humidity and temperature affect bioorganic growth?
Generally indoors, where elevated levels of moisture vapor in the air, also known as relative humidity, is present, materials, building or otherwise, may absorb the moisture setting the stage for bioorganic growth. If there are no cold condensing surfaces present and the percentage of relative humidity is held below 60 percent, there will not be enough moisture within the given material for bioorganic growth to begin. Should the relative humidity reach or surpass 70 percent for extended periods of time bioorganic growth is sure to begin. Poor moisture management in homes, hotels, and school buildings has been specifically linked to bioorganic growth. Aside from requiring moisture, different types of bioorganic growth require minimum, optimum and maximum temperature ranges for growth. The ideal temperature range falls between 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature range also happens to be the ideal temperature range for human comfort. What are some common caus
