Climate change has been causing extreme events all over the world. In Brazil, they appear in the form of more frequent and heavier rains. If under normal conditions summer in the tropics is already a challenging season for the conservation of works of art, with increased rainfall the level of care must be redoubled.
Rising relative humidity is one of the greatest risk factors for collections. Together with higher temperatures and light exposure, humidity can lead to the appearance of pests and mold, which can have irreversible consequences for materials such as canvases or wooden sculptures.
Ideal conditions
A constant temperature between 18º and 22º and relative humidity between 45% and 55% are the ideal environmental conditions for keeping works of art, and they can be achieved with a good climate-control system. Besides preventing pests and mold, maintaining a constant temperature avoids the natural expansion of materials that can occur when the weather warms up abruptly.
It is also highly advisable to keep the building's maintenance up to date, checking for water infiltration that could harm the collection. The risk is greater in storage rooms, which are not accessed every day and where the works not on display in the main part of the property are kept.
Art storage facilities are an alternative
To avoid taking risks, one alternative is to turn to a professional art storage service, such as the one offered by Clé Chenue do Brasil. Our fully climate-controlled warehouse offers private or shared spaces, all with security and a fire-prevention system operating 24×7.
Clé Chenue works for Brazil's most important museums thanks to the reliability of its climate-control and security standards, which are offered without distinction to private clients as well. You can place a single object or entire collections under our care, as we offer several types of services.
Talk to a Clé Chenue specialist and find the best solution for your case.
