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Humidity Control for Museums and Archives
Museums, archives, and exhibition halls house priceless artefacts, books, paintings, and documents that are highly sensitive to environmental conditions. Uncontrolled humidity can cause irreversible damage, including mildew growth, paper deterioration, warping of wooden frames, and corrosion of delicate materials. Strict humidity control is essential to preserving these valuable items and minimising costly restoration efforts.
Storage Requirements
The optimal storage conditions for museum exhibits require strict control over humidity and air quality. Maintaining the recommended microclimatic parameters is essential to preserving valuable artifacts, documents, and artwork.
| Object | The relative humidity, RH, % | Temperature conditions, °C |
|---|---|---|
| Objects made of bone, including ivory | 45–65% | 19–24°C |
| Paper, papier-mâché | 50–60% | 19–24°C |
| Anatomical collections | 40–60% | 19–24°C |
| Disks, magnetic tape | 40–60% | 10–21°C |
| Photos (black and white) | 20–30% | 2–20°C |
| Insects and entomological collections | 40–60% | 19–24°C |
| Eastern lacquer paints | 50–60% | 19–24°C |
| Wood | 40–65% | 19–24°C |
| Books, manuscripts | 50–60% | 19–24°C |
| Ethnographic materials | 40–60% | 19–24°C |
| Organic materials | 50–65% | 19–24°C |
| Papyrus | 35–50% | 19–24°C |
| Fur, feather | 45–60% | 15–21°C |
| Paintings on canvas | 35–50% | 19–24°C |
DT Group’s advanced desiccant dehumidifiers provide precise humidity regulation, ensuring the ideal environment for long-term preservation.
Preserving Museum Artifacts, Books, and Historical Documents
DT Group’s desiccant dehumidifiers provide a stable and controlled microclimate, ensuring that humidity levels remain within the recommended range. By using advanced desiccant rotor technology, these systems prevent moisture-related degradation, protecting historical and artistic treasures from decay.
Where DT Group’s Dehumidifiers Are Essential
- Museum repositories and conservation labs storing delicate artifacts and historical pieces.
- Libraries and archives housing valuable manuscripts, books, and records.
- Exhibition halls displaying artwork, antiques, and sensitive materials.
By installing DT Group’s industrial desiccant dehumidifiers, museums and archives can maintain the highest preservation standards, ensuring that their collections remain intact for generations to come.
Benefits of DT Group Dehumidifiers for Museums and Archives
Prevents deterioration of museum exhibits, books, and historical documents by maintaining ideal humidity levels.
- Eliminates mildew growth on storage walls, artifacts, and paper archives.
- Reduces the need for costly restoration and extends the lifespan of fragile materials.
- Improves air quality in exhibition spaces and archival rooms.
- Enhances structural longevity by preventing moisture damage to buildings.