House Air Pollution

Building and household air pollution is of increasing concern as the push towards energy efficiency makes homes more air tight than ever before. The following is a list of common pollutants that can arise in the home followed by a list of solutions and then a discussion of their relative merits:

Indoor Pollution Sources

Allergens
House Dust
Dust Mites
Mould Spores
Oil
Gas
Kerosene
Coal
Wood
Tobacco products
Building materials
Furnishing
Pet Hair
Wet or Damp Carpet
Cabinetry or Furniture
Household Cleaning Products
Malfunctioning stoves, furnaces, or space heater

Solutions

Infiltration
Natural ventilation
Mechanical ventilation
Source Control
Ventilation Improvements
Air Cleaners

Air from the outside can access or leave a household through a number of means, but principally by natural or mechanical ventilation and infiltration. Infiltration simply means that air makes its way into the house through any gaps in the structure (windows, doors, cracks, etc.). Natural ventilation uses the same method, but in a more directed fashion. Mechanical devices use more complex means to direct air throughout a home. The better the system the better your air. Hence, it is important to have a solidly functioning means of reducing air pollutants in your home.

Biological Contaminants

Biological contaminants are naturally occurring and so often quite resilient. They often have a subtle effect on our health that we often mistake as being caused by other means. Fortunately there is much we can do to offset these and our technicians are experts at showing you how this is possible.

A proper ventilation system is your first means of defense against indoor air pollution and its main causes. We will provide an overview of the main culprits in your home, and demonstrate the means of allaying them. Our experience means we will be able to assess and solve the problem usually in a matter of hours.

Risk to Children and Others

Children are especially at risk from bad air quality since they are not fully developed to deal with the numerous pollutants present in the average household. The same holds for the old, allergy sufferers, asthmatics, and those suffering from dehabilitating illnesses. If you have any of these present in your home it is important to address the problem right away.

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