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Could changes in humidity cause cracks in grout? tom 07-22-2008
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Posted by tom on July 22, 2008, 5:22 pm


I put a dehumidifier in my bathroom, which is the most humid room in
the house. That one unit keeps the whole house less humid, and is
great. If you want my recommendation, this is the one to get:

http://www.amazon.com/Soleus-CFM-40-40-Pint-Dehumidifier-Humidistat/dp/B00009RAVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1216746591&sr=1-1

But I have a question about this. I am noticing some cracks between
the tiles in the bathroom that I didn't notice before. Maybe I just
didn't notice them before, or maybe it is a coincidence, but is there
any chance that drying out the air in the bathroom could create cracks
in the grout between the tiles?

Posted by Mikepier on July 22, 2008, 5:28 pm


> I put a dehumidifier in my bathroom, which is the most humid room in
> the house. =A0That one unit keeps the whole house less humid, and is
> great. =A0If you want my recommendation, this is the one to get:
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Soleus-CFM-40-40-Pint-Dehumidifier-Humidistat/d...
>
> But I have a question about this. =A0I am noticing some cracks between
> the tiles in the bathroom that I didn't notice before. =A0Maybe I just
> didn't notice them before, or maybe it is a coincidence, but is there
> any chance that drying out the air in the bathroom could create cracks
> in the grout between the tiles?

I doubt it. But why a dehumidifier in the bathroom? Do you have a vent
fan?

Posted by ransley on July 22, 2008, 9:13 pm


>
> > I put a dehumidifier in my bathroom, which is the most humid room in
> > the house. =A0That one unit keeps the whole house less humid, and is
> > great. =A0If you want my recommendation, this is the one to get:
>
> >http://www.amazon.com/Soleus-CFM-40-40-Pint-Dehumidifier-Humidistat/d...
>
> > But I have a question about this. =A0I am noticing some cracks between
> > the tiles in the bathroom that I didn't notice before. =A0Maybe I just
> > didn't notice them before, or maybe it is a coincidence, but is there
> > any chance that drying out the air in the bathroom could create cracks
> > in the grout between the tiles?
>
> I doubt it. But why a dehumidifier in the bathroom? Do you have a vent
> fan?

Not if the house was built to correct standards, but that may not have
happened in 100 years !!!

Posted by charlie on July 23, 2008, 11:01 am



>I put a dehumidifier in my bathroom, which is the most humid room in
> the house. That one unit keeps the whole house less humid, and is
> great. If you want my recommendation, this is the one to get:
>
>
http://www.amazon.com/Soleus-CFM-40-40-Pint-Dehumidifier-Humidistat/dp/B00009RAVO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1216746591&sr=1-1
>
> But I have a question about this. I am noticing some cracks between
> the tiles in the bathroom that I didn't notice before. Maybe I just
> didn't notice them before, or maybe it is a coincidence, but is there
> any chance that drying out the air in the bathroom could create cracks
> in the grout between the tiles?

yes, if the humidity it is pulling out causes the wood behind the tiles to
shrink or move. do you know what is under the tiles (wood, cement board,
mud, etc)?



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