Humidification & humidity control for museums, galleries, art & antiques

The stability of the surrounding environment is a vital and basic factor in the preservation of art, requiring temperature and humidity to be strictly controlled.

Fluctuations in temperature and humidity caused by external factors, such as the weather or the number of visitors, are a major problem for museums.

Fluctuations that occur repeatedly over a short period of time will have the most damaging effect as the materials do not have enough time to acclimatise. For example, an influx of people at one time will increase the humidity considerably, especially on a rainy day.

These effects may be very visible such as materials warping, splitting or cracking or they can be microscopic but over time will become more obvious. As works of art grow older they become brittle and fragile, and less able to readjust their internal moisture level without damage.

Museums need to control the environment around exhibits 24/7, as temperature and relative humidity can fluctuate frequently and dramatically on a daily basis. This requires constant operation of the humidification system, which therefore needs to be reliable and responsive.

Benefits of Condair humidification in the heritage sector include:

  • Extensive expertise around the world with many leading museums & galleries
  • Comprehensive product range to precisely meet customers' requirements
  • Low energy systems to reduce operating cost while improving humidity control
  • Low maintenance solutions to reduce on-going service requirements
  • Comprehensive service of advice, design, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares supply direct from the manufacturer

Our heritage clients include

- The Tate Modern & Tate Britain, UK

- La Louvre, France

- The Smithsonian, USA

- Rijksmuseum, Netherlands

- The National Archives, UK

- Hungarian Parliament Building

- National Museum of Ireland, Eire

- National Library of Scotland, Scotland

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