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Acceptable humidity for storage?

I've been wondering what the acceptable ranges are for the proper storage of signed documents, primarily autographed records. I happen to live in an area where the summer can have tremendous swings in humidity and I don't want to risk damaging some of my signed albums. I also am considering storing in a basement safe but the basement can get a bit damp. I had an album that got wet and the signatures bled which is understandable but I'm more concerned with regular humidity in a house or storage area. Thanks in advance for your advice/input.

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Duncan on April 17, 2011 at 5:13pm

Try to keep your items in no direct sunlight, under 80 degrees, and no real house light on them for any length of time. Humidity is a killer, keep them well ventalated too. In my room, I had 6 cieling recessed style lights. I removed 4 of them and only have light over my compuer. If your room gets humid, invest in a table fan and keep the air circulated.