Preservation and Longevity of comics

[ComicCollectorx19]

Hello All,

 

I have a question in regards to the preservation of my comic books. I essentially wanted to know which of the following two environments would be a better place to store my books.

 

Option A: A room in which the humidity is kept at a constant 47% but the temperature is slightly high, at a constant of 80 degrees.

 

Option B: A room where the humidity is often fluctuating between 50%-60% but has a cooler constant temperature of 75 degrees.

 

Im really interested to know if its better to have a constant humidity at a higher temperature or a fluctuating humidity at a lower temperature.

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

[DiceX]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

 

[ComicCollectorx19]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

 

Not 5,230. but yes I experimented with a testing thread.

 

I would prefer input on the original post if you could provide that though.

[Dick Pontoon]

[DeliBebek]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

He's the Cal Ripken, Jr. of test threads. Respect the man!

 

I'd go with option B.

[BlowUpTheMoon]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

 

Not 5,230. but yes I experimented with a testing thread.

 

Why won't you tell me what you needed to test 5000+ times?

[DeliBebek]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

 

Not 5,230. but yes I experimented with a testing thread.

 

Why won't you tell me what you needed to test 5000+ times?

It was only around 4,567 times. Wasn't the official story that it was an auto-posting macro, despite the inconsistencies in the posting?

[oakman29]

I keep my room at 65 degrees,not for my comics.I sleep better in a cold room.

[BlowUpTheMoon]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

 

Not 5,230. but yes I experimented with a testing thread.

 

Why won't you tell me what you needed to test 5000+ times?

It was only around 4,567 times. Wasn't the official story that it was an auto-posting macro, despite the inconsistencies in the posting?

 

An auto-posting macro or something like it was my guess.

[JazzMan]

I keep my room at 65 degrees,not for my comics.I sleep better in the nude a cold room.

 

Fixed that for you...

[ComicCollectorx19]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

He's the Cal Ripken, Jr. of test threads. Respect the man!

 

I'd go with option B.

 

Any reason why you said option B? I was under the impression that the constant changes in humidity could lead to the faster breaking down of books.

[DeliBebek]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

He's the Cal Ripken, Jr. of test threads. Respect the man!

 

I'd go with option B.

 

Any reason why you said option B? I was under the impression that the constant changes in humidity could lead to the faster breaking down of books.

If by constant you mean it's 50% in the morning and 60% in the evening, you may have something. That wasn't stipulated in the original post. If it's over a longer period of time, I figure that's a relatively small fluctuation when compared to option A's steady 80 degrees. If you'd said it fluctuates between 50% to 80% I'd think that's too extreme to protect the paper.

 

I'm no expert in the matter, by far. Just trying to contribute to the conversation.

[oakman29]

Let me ask you a few questions.

1. are they in an attic or garage?

2.do you have them inside with Mylars and acid free boards?

3.If so....... refer to #2

4.If not......?

5. They will probably outlive you,refer to #3

6.they will probably already be brittle pieces of junk by now anyway,refer to #1

[ImageMask]

Hello All,

 

I have a question in regards to the preservation of my comic books. I essentially wanted to know which of the following two environments would be a better place to store my books.

 

Option A: A room in which the humidity is kept at a constant 47% but the temperature is slightly high, at a constant of 80 degrees.

 

Option B: A room where the humidity is often fluctuating between 50%-60% but has a cooler constant temperature of 75 degrees.

 

Im really interested to know if its better to have a constant humidity at a higher temperature or a fluctuating humidity at a lower temperature.

 

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

 

Neither. 68-77 Fahrenheit and 35% humidity is where you wanna be.

[crazyhips]

Option a.

[mrmyst]

I like 65 degrees, with just a sheet.

[ComicCollectorx19]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

He's the Cal Ripken, Jr. of test threads. Respect the man!

 

I'd go with option B.

 

Any reason why you said option B? I was under the impression that the constant changes in humidity could lead to the faster breaking down of books.

If by constant you mean it's 50% in the morning and 60% in the evening, you may have something. That wasn't stipulated in the original post. If it's over a longer period of time, I figure that's a relatively small fluctuation when compared to option A's steady 80 degrees. If you'd said it fluctuates between 50% to 80% I'd think that's too extreme to protect the paper.

 

I'm no expert in the matter, by far. Just trying to contribute to the conversation.

 

and i greatly appreciate your insight, its more of a constant change throughout the day

[ComicCollectorx19]

Let me ask you a few questions.

1. are they in an attic or garage?

2.do you have them inside with Mylars and acid free boards?

3.If so....... refer to #2

4.If not......?

5. They will probably outlive you,refer to #3

6.they will probably already be brittle pieces of junk by now anyway,refer to #1

 

Ok heres my answers:

 

1. more of a basement

2. Yes

 

Thanks for the input!

[ImageMask]

Aren't you the one who posted 5,230 replies to yourself in a "Testing" thread?

 

He's the Cal Ripken, Jr. of test threads. Respect the man!

 

I'd go with option B.

 

Any reason why you said option B? I was under the impression that the constant changes in humidity could lead to the faster breaking down of books.

If by constant you mean it's 50% in the morning and 60% in the evening, you may have something. That wasn't stipulated in the original post. If it's over a longer period of time, I figure that's a relatively small fluctuation when compared to option A's steady 80 degrees. If you'd said it fluctuates between 50% to 80% I'd think that's too extreme to protect the paper.

 

I'm no expert in the matter, by far. Just trying to contribute to the conversation.

its more of a constant change throughout the day

 

Why? You keep your books out side? Even the weakest engineered HVAC system will keep temp/humidity at a level that is consistent and not at a constant change.

[Tony S]

Everything I have read suggests the ideal range for storage is a temperature of 65-72 degrees and humdity of 45-60 percent.

 

I doubt there would be much difference in your two choices. I'd probably choose the room with the lower temperature, since the humidity is still within the ideal range.