Indoor air quality can be five times worse than outdoor air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The air in our homes, schools and workplaces varies in quality depending on what’s happening inside and how often it’s replaced by outdoor air.
When too little outdoor air enters a building to refresh the air inside contaminants can build up. Generally, air will infiltrate a building through cracks and gaps in the structure (even with all doors and windows closed). Newer buildings can be better sealed, which means air must be let in with mechanical means or by opening windows to ensure good circulation.
Poor indoor air quality back to 8 root causes:
Building design and construction.
Building wasn’t commissioned—checked to see it works for its occupants.
Dirty and damp ventilation systems.
Indoor contaminant sources.
Indoor equipment and activities that add to contaminants.
Moisture in the building enclosure.
Poor filtration and air cleaning.
Poor outdoor air quality or ventilation rates.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) specifically describes how pollutants, temperature, humidity, and similar factors affect health, comfort, and performance. Understanding and controlling common pollutants indoors can help reduce your risk of indoor health concerns. Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or possibly years later.
Considering the fact that all people in Canada spend 90% of their time indoor, quality of the air they breathe is a critical thing for us and our loved ones!
Sunshine Ventilation offers a wide range of air quality products – everything from HEPA Filters, Electronic Air Cleaners, to Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV). We sell the best products on the market, and our licensed technicians will provide an installation that is fully guaranteed.
Don’t hesitate to Contact us for a free consultation or for getting a quote.
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