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Jun 18
2007
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Something everyone should know about new or old bathrooms - ventilate!
As I see it, there are two reasons to have proper ventilation in a bath or powder room. The first, to protect your home from excessive airborne moisture that will accumulate in the air during a tub bath or shower. Moisture creates mold and deterioration of finishes and underlying structure. Secondly, and even applicable to washrooms without showers, is the desire to exhaust (uhhh... how to politely say this?) unsavory odors which may occur from toilet use.
Bathrooms without windows are required by Code to have