In this case, "only" 15 years. All of our furniture was stored in the shop while the house was being built. We've run dehumidifiers for all that time.wlw-19958 wrote:Hi There,
Even though you have a humidity controlled environment, How long
has the furniture in question been in it?
Our house is somewhat unusual in that we have some walls carpeted. I'm a sound buff and know that dampening is always a good idea, especially when you have the capability to bust concrete with your sound system (and I do). To that end, I installed 5/8" plywood on some of the walls (in the stereo room), to which we attached carpet. It was interesting to watch gaps (albeit quite small) develop between the sheets once they were installed. We kept a dehumidifier in operation all that time, to ensure a stable environment. From that experience I've witnessed, first hand, how long it takes for wood to stabilize.
Anything offered is appreciated, as I am totally out of my element with the building project. That's one of the reasons why it has taken so many years. We also had virtually no outside help, aside from having the dryvit (synthetic stucco) installed. A crew is necessary, as doing it piece-meal leaves seams. I also sub-contracted concrete work, as I am not strong enough to deal with such things. Otherwise, all the work has been done by my wife and me. That includes putting up all the block (Rastra http://www.rastra.com/) setting trusses, nailing shingles, hanging and finishing drywall, and installing floor finishing, installing the entire electrical system, including three phase (in the shop, which we also built), and a low voltage control solid state lighting system. We also did all the plumbing, including installing some cast iron pipe. How many folks, today, have used that stuff? (It's dead silent, which is why it was chosen).Just food for thought.
Disclaimer. I am in no way associated with Rastra. I provided a link so those with questions might understand what I was talking about.
Harold