Elwood writes: << The ideal humidity level for pianos is between 48% and 52%. My Interim Chair shared that information with the architects and they said, "Wow, those are some tight parameters." We are planning to press for those parameters. Just wanted to get some thoughts from some of you who have gone through a renovation/construction experience at your schools. Is it a possibility? Very expensive to do that? << It is possible, but you will not get anywhere near that tight in a normal building. The expense involved in that sort of climate control will exceed the cost of replacing pianos due to wider variations or extra tunings. Keeping 40% in the winter, depending on where you are, will often produce condensation on the inside of the windows. >>How far from ideal can we go and keep the pianos in a comfortable environment. I've measured the humidity level in the present Fine Arts Building as low as 25% in winter and 80% in the summer with the air conditioning on. >> If they want to spend some serious money, you may be able to keep it between 45 and 65%, but this was the target at our new building at Vanderbilt, and we still see more like 35/75. Ed Foote RPT http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html <BR><BR><BR>**************<BR>Dell Mini Netbooks: Great deals starting at $299 after instant savings! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221972443x1201442012/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B214819441%3B36 680237%3Bi)</HTML>
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