Healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) doesn’t happen by accident. Nor can any single solution address all indoor-environment issues. Because today’s energy-efficient homes are constructed with more stringent standards for airtightness in mind, pollutants tend to accumulate to higher levels, and IAQ issues are more impactful. Research and technology now offer a wider range of options [...]
The way air flows in your Eastern North Carolina home affects how comfortable you feel and how healthy the air is. Air movement can affect your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) and interior comfort in certain ways. Knowing how air movement can impact your comfort level and IAQ is an important part of maintaining a [...]
Spring allergens present a seasonal threat to healthy indoor air quality in many homes. Allergic reactions typically originate from two airborne sources: plant pollen and mold spores. Pollen Microscopic pollen grains released by trees in the spring easily infiltrate homes. Indoors, pollen triggers allergic responses when inhaled by susceptible individuals. Because the entire air volume [...]
Having poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in your Eastern North Carolina home can put you at risk for health problems. When you or a loved one in your home are expecting, it’s even more important to make sure you have good IAQ. Knowing more about IAQ needed for pregnant women can help ensure that you [...]
Because every breath counts, knowing a few things about ways to measure air quality in your home can help safeguard yourself, your family, and your guests. Exposure to contaminated indoor air quality can cause physical symptoms from simple annoyance or irritation to allergic reactions to potential chronic illness. DIY air-quality test kits are marketed for [...]
Children can be particularly susceptible to germs and disease. When there are a large group of childeren together in one room, the opportunity for the spread of infection increases, especially during the cold and flu season. That's why the indoor air quality at day care centers is so important. Good air quality helps to eliminate [...]
Since there's a good chance that you'll be using your furnace on a regular basis this winter, it's important that you choose the right type of air filter to keep the air flowing and clean. Here, we're going to briefly discuss the importance of changing your air filter, and then we'll take a look at [...]
Running a successful restaurant consists of keeping it clean and healthy, which includes the indoor air quality. Even in the best restaurants, a number of issues can lower its IAQ. Here's how to spot those problems, as well as some steps you can take to improve your restaurant's air quality. Finding Restaurant Air Quality Problems [...]
It's Christmas time! Time to put up the tree and get the decorations out of the attic. Be cautious, because Christmas decorations can be detrimental to your indoor air quality. Here's how you can counteract their effects. Holiday IAQ Hazards A live tree looks, feels, and smells more festive than an artifical one. Unfortunately, it [...]
HVAC considerations are important in any building, but especially one where health is a priority. This means hospitals, of course, but also includes veterinary facilities. How do you make sure your HVAC system is equipped to meet your animal patients' needs? Here are some considerations for HVAC needs for veterinary clinics. Temperature Considerations Different animals [...]
