That's great to hear it passed inspection smoothly—I'm about to tackle my first storm shelter renovation, and honestly, the ventilation aspect has me scratching my head a bit. Did you find humidity control tricky, or was basic airflow enough to manage moisture?
"Did you find humidity control tricky, or was basic airflow enough to manage moisture?"
Basic airflow can work if you're lucky with your local climate, but in my experience, humidity control usually needs a bit more attention. Storm shelters are notorious for moisture buildup—especially if they're underground or partially buried. I tackled one last summer where basic ventilation wasn't cutting it; ended up installing a small dehumidifier unit to keep things dry and comfortable. Just make sure whatever you use is rated for continuous operation and low temps, or you'll be replacing it sooner than you'd like. Also, consider sealing the concrete walls with a quality waterproofing paint—it made a noticeable difference for me in long-term moisture management.
Yeah, airflow alone didn't quite cut it for me either. Ended up adding a humidity sensor and a small exhaust fan that kicks in automatically—pretty low-maintenance setup. Haven't had moisture issues since... fingers crossed it stays that way.
That's a solid setup. I've noticed humidity sensors can occasionally get a bit finicky, though. If you start seeing inconsistent fan operation, try placing the sensor away from direct airflow or moisture sources—it helped stabilize my readings quite a bit.
Good tip on sensor placement—I had a similar issue with mine acting up whenever the weather shifted quickly. Moving it away from direct airflow definitely helped, but I also found that dust buildup was messing with my readings after a while. Have you noticed if cleaning your sensors regularly makes much difference, or is it more about positioning for you? I've been debating whether it's worth setting up some kind of protective housing to keep dust and debris out without affecting accuracy. Wondering if anyone's tried something like that and had decent results...
