Construction Corner: Indoor Air Quality
Posted by Kelly Asmus on Sep 8, 2011 in Construction Corner, Latest News, _Special | 0 comments
Many people have specific health problems which can be improved by addressing the air quality issues in their homes. It is not necessarily the home itself that is causing the problem. More specifically, it may be the conditions in the home, or the contents of the home that may be causing the issue.
Dust, dirt, molds, pollen, pet dander, smoke, lint, bacteria, viruses, pollutants, chemicals, off-gasses from products around us and all kinds of other particles (microscopic and larger) exist nearly everywhere we go and everywhere we live. Except for the strictest clean room or clinical environments, they can’t be avoided. These things can irritate our respiratory system and make us sick. Most of our bodies fight off these pollutants and toxins naturally. When our bodies are not successful at fighting off these attackers, we get sick, until our bodies are able to develop the immunities to fight them off. That’s how a normal immune system works in a body.
If your body is particularly sensitive or susceptible to any of these things, then you can get sicker more quickly than an average person because of all these things you come into contact with on a daily basis.
One of the ways you combat this issue is through improved air filtration systems in your home or business. Depending on what you are trying to accomplish (what issues you are trying to resolve) will determine what level of filtration you need in your home or office. Options include (in order of increasing effectiveness) basic (standard) 1” filters, 4” enhanced media filters, electronic air cleaners (EAC’s) and air purifiers.
Controlling humidity levels in a home is important. If humidity levels are too high or too low, bacteria and viruses propagate (multiply) readily. If ideal humidity levels are maintained throughout a home, it will inhibit the growth of bacteria, viruses and molds, helping to keep you healthy. This can be accomplished through whole-house humidifiers and dehumidifiers. As an added bonus, if you have wood floors, antiques or delicate musical instruments, they will also benefit from controlling humidity levels.
You have started with a quality home from Renaissance Homes. For questions regarding air quality, contact the heating, cooling and air quality professionals at Pyramid Heating and Cooling.
Content provided By Allen Beck, Pyramid Heating and Cooling
