Every summer, thousands of second home owners face a recurring phenomenon once they open the doors of their homes after months of absence. They encounter a stuffy atmosphere, a feeling of damp cold in contrast to the outdoor heat, and sometimes dark stains on the walls, especially in the bathroom. The usual solution in these situations is to ventilate and wait for the musty smell to dissipate, but this solution is not always effective.
Humix, a company specialized in treating capillary humidity, warns that this problem recurs every season in homes located in coastal, rural, and interior areas. Lack of ventilation, inactivity, and constant temperature changes, combined with structural humidity that often advances without being detected, contribute to this phenomenon.
One misconception is that the high summer temperatures eliminate the accumulated winter humidity. While in some superficial cases there may be improvement, when the root cause of the problem lies in capillarity—meaning the water that rises from the ground through the walls—the influence of the outdoor temperature is minimal. Therefore, there may be homes with damp walls and persistent odors even in the middle of August. In this case, the problem is not lack of ventilation, but a focus of humidity in the building structure.
In addition to the discomfort it can cause, environments with excess humidity are conducive to the proliferation of mold and fungi, which are related to respiratory problems, allergies, and irritations, especially in sensitive individuals. Conditions in homes closed for long periods are exacerbated by a lack of air renewal that limits the growth of these organisms.
Faced with this reality, more and more homeowners prefer to identify the root of the problem rather than settle for temporary solutions. Humix has addressed this demand, with over 27,000 installations and expanding its services to countries such as the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Canada, and several in Latin America.
Humix’s system focuses on eradicating the cause of capillary humidity. This is achieved by blocking the rise of water and allowing a gradual drying of the walls without the need for invasive construction work. The intervention is compatible with normal home activities, and each installation begins with a technical study to ensure that the system is the most suitable. Furthermore, follow-up measurements are carried out to assess progress, with a guarantee that extends to 30 years and the possibility of a refund if the system does not perform as expected.
Additionally, the company collaborates with homeowners’ communities, historic buildings, and churches where the preservation of the original structure prevents interventions that may affect their integrity. Thus, the goal is clear: to address the origin of humidity without just treating its visible consequences.
