Green moss walls🌿: A natural solution for damp rooms

Damp in the home is a common problem that can cause a variety of structural and health problems. When we talk about the dangers caused by excessive moisture, we often mention consequences such as mold, unpleasant odors and other unpleasantness. Fortunately, there are natural solutions that not only help to regulate the humidity in the room, but also bring aesthetic and ecological benefits. One of these solutions is moss walls – an innovative and effective method for controlling humidity in indoor spaces.

Why is humidity in the home a problem?

Excessive humidity in the living space is not only unpleasant, but also harmful to the health and structural integrity of the building. High humidity can cause mold growth, which can trigger allergic reactions. In addition, moisture causes deterioration of materials, which means higher costs for maintenance and repairs. Moisture can cause plaster to fall off, rusting of metal elements and decay of wooden structures. Especially in older buildings, where waterproofing has not been done correctly or is damaged, moisture can seriously threaten the stability of the structure.

How can green moss walls help to regulate humidity?

Moss walls have also become a popular choice for interior decoration due to their ability to regulate humidity. Moss naturally absorbs and releases moisture, which helps maintain optimal relative humidity in the room (between 40 and 60 percent). In addition, moss has many other benefits. Moss has a unique ability to absorb moisture from the air when it is excessive and release moisture back into the room when the air becomes too dry. This natural process helps maintain a stable humidity without the use of electrical devices or chemicals. In addition, moss contributes to improving air quality by absorbing toxins and producing oxygen.

Moss in a small area, such as a small wall decor, can serve as an indicator of humidity in the room; if the moss is soft and fresh to the touch, the humidity in the room is definitely above 40%, but if the moss dries out and becomes hard to the touch, the humidity level in your room is well below 30%.

Installation of green moss walls

Installing green moss walls is a relatively simple process. It is important to choose the right type of moss and a large enough area for it to work effectively in regulating moisture. Deer's lichen, or Reindeer moss is the moss that has the greatest ability to absorb moisture.

Here are some examples of how you can incorporate them into your home:

This is what the wellness center of the Miter Hotel looked like before the installation of the green moss wall