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stehende Feuchtigkeit

English translation: persistent damp/humidity

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German term or phrase:stehende Feuchtigkeit
English translation:persistent damp/humidity
Entered by: Rowan Morrell

12:00 Feb 29, 2012
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Furniture / Household Appliances / Furniture Guarantee
German term or phrase: stehende Feuchtigkeit
"Quellschäden durch stehende Feuchtigkeit oder nicht entferntes Kondensat"

From a list of things not covered by a 10-year guarantee for furniture. I'm not quite sure what "stehend" means in relation to moisture. Is it "stagnant"? I've seen that as one possible meaning. TIA for your assistance.
Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Local time: 19:48
persistent damp
Explanation:
This is used in relation to surfaces, buildings, etc. I haven't seen it in relation to actual items of furniture, but it seems possible.
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Jo27
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:48
Grading comment
Hmm, tricky. This one seems to get the most peer agreements, but some of the other answers seemed quite plausible too. Thanks to everyone for your assistance - appreciate it.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3persistent damp
Jo27
5stagnant humidity
Carmen Lawrence
4permanent damp
Robin Salmon (X)
4Structural dampness
Andrew Bramhall
3 +1standing moisture
Armorel Young
3standing water / liquids / moisture
Uta Kappler
Summary of reference entries provided
nolte® delbrück - Furniture information pack
Alison MacG

  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
persistent damp


Explanation:
This is used in relation to surfaces, buildings, etc. I haven't seen it in relation to actual items of furniture, but it seems possible.

Jo27
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:48
Meets criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Hmm, tricky. This one seems to get the most peer agreements, but some of the other answers seemed quite plausible too. Thanks to everyone for your assistance - appreciate it.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Wendy Streitparth: or humidity?
9 mins
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X): w. Wendy: I would go with humidity
13 mins
disagree  Andrew Bramhall: Doubt it, that would be 'dauernde' or 'ausdauernde' or similar
17 mins
agree  jccantrell: I would use "moisture" in the USA. See: http://users.encs.concordia.ca/~raojw/crd/reference/referenc...
3 hrs
agree  Wendy Lewin
9 hrs
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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
stagnant humidity


Explanation:
But they partly absorb moisture and can retain this (if aeration is not sufficient), so that the retained humidity ("stagnant humidity") in the adhesive has a long influence on the bonded surfaces, and this can cause the metal corrosion. (from weisschemie.de)

Carmen Lawrence
Greece
Local time: 10:48
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28 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
permanent damp


Explanation:
I think this would be a good reason for the guarantee not applying.

Robin Salmon (X)
Australia
Local time: 17:48
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Works in field
Native speaker of: English
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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Structural dampness


Explanation:
I think this refers to the structural dampness some buildings suffer from, and that 'stehend' here means (long) standing, existing damp, which is in fact part of the structure:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damp_(structural)

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damp_(structural)

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Note added at 29 mins (2012-02-29 12:30:29 GMT)
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If there is a problem opening the link, click on 'damp (structural) where it asks "Did you mean? damp (structural)

Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:48
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
standing moisture


Explanation:
We're talking furniture, so I assume they just mean pools of water on the furniture that haven't been cleaned up immediately (e.g. you knock over a vase of flowers and don't mop up the water). It's certainly not "structural" because the reference is to furniture, not to buildings, and it's not "permanent" (it could be a one-off for a period of time, or it could be intermittent).


As with all wood products, be sure to completely dry when polishing as standing moisture may damage the finish.
www.rhoom.com/RhoomRedesign/prodinfo.htm


Air which is too humid and standing moisture can cause permanent damage to your furniture.
www.prenneis.com/uploads/media/care_instructions_01.pdf



Armorel Young
Local time: 08:48
Meets criteria
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 92

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Uta Kappler: Yes! I think you were a bit faster. I'm glad we did not collide in cyperspace. ;-)
13 mins
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
standing water / liquids / moisture


Explanation:
might work here. In furniture warranties, "stehende Feuchtigkeit" usually refers to spills of liquids/water e.g. from glasses on tables, or condensation in high humidity that leaves a film of liquid, e.g. on the edges of furniture, and negligence like wiping the floor under a piece of wooden furniture using too much water/liquid thus immersing wooden legs in liquid.

"Never leave standing water, glasses containing chilled liquids or hot containers on the table. This kind of neglect can cause moisture rings, veneer lifting, finish checking, or crazing. Your table is not guaranteed against moisture damage due to neglect."
http://www.jeromes.com/en/service_furniture_care

"Heat or standing water will cause a great deal of damage to a lacquered finish. Never place anything hot directly on your table top. Use a table pad, place mats, or coasters when serving food or drink."
http://www.schneidermans.com/style_center/furniture_care.php


"Wood finishes in general are porous to allow moisture to pass through and keep the wood below conditioned. This porous surface also allows standing liquids to penetrate which causes the wood to swell. This swelling causes the seal between the finish and the wood to separate. When the swelling subsides, air is trapped between the finish and wood. The result is a light, blurry appearance that can not be cleaned away. Cold containers of liquid will sweat on the outside of the container when placed in a warmer environment. It is best to protect wood surfaces from liquid damage by flower vases, drinking glasses, soda cans or any objects that hold fluid...."
"The effects of too much heat are similar to the effects of standing water on the finish.
http://oakstoreaz.com/Wood Care.html

standing moisture
"Take precautions to avoid standing moisture. Water and wood floors do not mix. Never wet mop a wood floor, and always clean up spills and standing water as soon as possible. With water or any other cleaning agent, be sure to thoroughly ring out the applicator or mop prior to applying it to the floor."
http://www.ecotimber.com/guide/floor-cleaning.html

standing water (here this refers to outdoor furniture)
"Make sure to keep your wood furniture free of standing water. Don't leave pieces standing in water or let chairs fill with water during a rain.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5785862_preserve-outdoor-wood-furnit...

Uta Kappler
United States
Local time: 01:48
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Andrew Bramhall: No, you've misunderstood the concept of 'standing' water
36 mins
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Reference comments


5 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
Reference: nolte® delbrück - Furniture information pack

Reference information:
I am posting this for information only - it is the English-language version of a German document including material extremely similar to that contained in your questions. The quality of course varies, but it may give you some additional ideas to work with.

For the rough equivalent to:
Quellschäden durch stehende Feuchtigkeit oder nicht entferntes Kondensat
it uses:
Swelling caused by prolonged exposure to moisture or condensation that has not been wiped away

And for one of your related questions:

sachfremder Umgang mit Hitze, Feuchtigkeit, Flüssigkeiten und Pflegemitteln
Contact with incompatible heat, moisture, liquids and care and cleaning products
http://eng.nolted.com/fileadmin/nolte/pdf/nolteD_Moebelauswe...

Alison MacG
United Kingdom
Meets criteria
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Wendy Lewin
4 hrs
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