The arrival of winter brings, along with the drop in temperature, an increase in rainfall. Therefore, the high levels of water vapor available in the atmosphere and the lower incidence of sunlight during the period contribute to theincreased humidity, which directly influences the occurrence of drips, especially in metal sheds.
In this article, we will indicate the best solution for this type of disorder!
Advantages of metal shed
Dripping in metal sheds is a recurring problem in industries that use this type of structure, due to limitations in the thermal control of metals.
This subject was previously covered here on the blog, in the article abouthow to avoid condensation and dripping in sheds with metal roofs. On that occasion, we explained whygreat acceptance of this type of warehouse in the industrial environment, despite problems related to dripping.
Even knowing the problems that can occur, metal roofs have several advantages capable of offsetting the production and installation costs. For example:
- High resistance, lightness and durability;
- Savings of up to 30% on foundation costs;
- Ease of installing ventilation and natural lighting systems;
- Less maintenance required compared to wooden structures.
Metal warehouses can provide significant cost savings in an industry. This enables aalmost pillarless construction, which considerably increases the useful space of the building.
However, all technical and economic advantages will only be guaranteed through a well-structured project,that seeks to avoid the emergence of problems inherent to this type of construction.
What causes dripping in a metal shed?
Dripping is a very common effect in steel warehouses.It occurs due to air condensation, when the temperature of the metal surface is below the dew point of the air adjacent to this surface..
When coming into contact with the outside of metallic structures, the air is cooled and releases vapor in the form ofcondensation(chemical process of transforming matter from a gaseous state to a liquid).
The formation of liquid droplets and their dripping can cause damage to the environment, equipment and even employees working on site.
Damage caused by dripping in a warehouse
In addition to visual discomfort, dripping in warehouses can cause economic losses.In addition to health and safety risks within industrial warehouses, such as:
- Mold growth:As a result of the presence of fungi and their spores that are dispersed through the air, mold can contaminate an entire factory, reaching environments, equipment and products.
- Respiratory diseases: humidity and mold can cause, in addition to financial loss, several health problems for those who remain in the affected environment. Bronchial asthma, rhinitis, pneumonia and chronic lung infections are some of the diseases that can be caused by exposure to mold and mildew.
- Rust on machines and equipment: Moisture is the main cause of corrosion and rust. Often, these problems become so severe that they can compromise the entire structure of the equipment, forcing it to be discarded.
- Changes in machine lubricating systems: contamination of lubricating systems by moisture can become the root cause of failures and breakdowns of machines and equipment.
- Deterioration of stored products: dripping can cause contamination of stored products or even the loss of furniture, equipment and office supplies.
What is the best solution for dripping in a shed?
There are a series of resources that help control dripping in industrial warehouses. However, the best solution in this case is always toprevention. Here we have gathered some of the main solutions to the problem:
Natural ventilation
Maintaining adequate natural ventilation is essential to reduce the occurrence of humidity in sheds.The MB Group offers solutions aimed atlighting and ventilationpermanent indoors. See below:
Industrial shutters:offer comfort, productivity and energy savings. With a diversity of materials, colors and models, MB Group's industrial shutters reach up to70% ventilationand are manufactured according to project needs.
Air renewal rate
An efficient and adequate ventilation system ensures the renewal of internal air in the environment, whichprevents the accumulation of moisture on surfaces, which causes dripping.
With this problem in mind, Grupo MB also offers solutions:
Lantern:These are natural ventilation systems manufactured and installed by Grupo MB, which seek to constantly renew the air in the environment. They are suitable for any environment that requires internal air renewal, adapting to any covering, new or existing.
Humidity control
An important action is to use techniques that keep humidity controlled, such as, for example, the application of insulating products and water-repellent barriers. In the article abouthow to avoid condensation and dripping in sheds, we present these and other effective solutions to combat humidity.
Therefore, the above solutions offered by Grupo MB allowprevent the appearance of drips in metal sheds. If put into practice, in addition to solving the problem of dripping in warehouses, they will not result in high costs for the company.
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