ventilation
Vents for Airflow | The Need for Whole-House Ventilation

To the unaided eye, the only air openings to a building are its doors and windows. Look a little closer and you will notice deliberate vent openings in a variety of places, including the roof walls, and basement. Here are some vents you might see around the roof: gable vent ridge vent cupola vent roof
What is Offgassing? How to Prevent Offgassing Sources

The best way to avoid offgassing in the home is to avoid products that emit VOCs and dangerous gasses in the first place. Many building materials and household products are treated with chemicals that are slow to release dangerous gasses. In addition to avoiding certain products, it’s important to have the proper amount of ventilation
Ventilate Your Home for Winter | HRVs, ERVs, and Balanced Ventilation

Winter is typically the time of year when we start to pay more attention to indoor air quality. This is because we spend more time indoors and try to save money and energy by sealing off our homes to the cold air outdoors (aka winterization). While energy efficiency is something we encourage, there are real
What to Know Before Sealing Attic Air Leaks and Improving Insulation

Now that summer’s officially over and temperatures are getting more comfortable, it’s a good time to start thinking about those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off, like sealing attic air leaks and improving insulation levels. Even if you have adequate attic insulation, finding and sealing air leaks air leaks will improve insulation performance and make
5 Natural Ways to Reduce Humidity in the Home

Lowering the humidity in the home will help you feel more comfortable and keep your home from developing mold problems that can cause health problems and high costs for mold remediation. If you want to avoid frizzy hair, muggy air, difficulties sleeping, mold problems, and distorted wood, learn how to keep your humidity levels within
DIY Duct Sealing vs. Professional Duct Sealing

It’s no surprise that energy bills go up during heavy use months (summer and winter). But if your utility bills are unusually high and the home never seems to get comfortable, you could have a problem with your air ducts. Ducts that to move air to and from your central HVAC system are notoriously inefficient.