August 3, 2017
What your grandparents and parents used to say really is true: fresh air is good for you. Unfortunately, since most of your time is spent inside, how much are fresh air are you actually getting?
The average American spends about 90% of his or her time indoors. Indoor air is commonly about two to five times more polluted than outdoor air since pollutants are much more concentrated indoors.
Air Pollution at Home
Some of the major contributors to indoor air pollution include:
Biological contaminants
Mold, pet dander, viruses, bacteria, dust mites, and pollen
Combustion byproducts
Carbon dioxide and potentially carbon monoxide
Volatile organic compounds
Paints, finishes, cleaning products, formaldehyde, and personal care products
Although you may not be aware of most of these airborne threats, they can have a range of effects on you and your family. For example, you might simply feel tired or experience frequent headaches. You may also develop a cough or stuffy nose, breathing problems, or even exacerbated asthma and allergy symptoms.
Improve Your Health with Better Indoor Air Quality
The buildup of pollutants in your home’s air can commonly occur when proper ventilation isn’t in place or when leaky air ducts are circulating contaminants. Fortunately, there are measures that can be taken to improve indoor air quality and help prevent problems like moisture and mold from wreaking havoc.
Attic Ventilation
Not only is proper attic ventilation key to comfort and energy savings during the heat of the Austin and Pflugerville area’s summer, but it’s also essential to preserving healthy indoor air quality. Ventilation helps to reduce the buildup of humidity and therefore moisture. Since humid, moist areas are perfect for mildew and mold growth, ventilation will help you avoid creating an environment suitable for these harmful substances to thrive.
Duct Sealing
Leaky ducts affect your comfort, especially during temperatures like the one’s the greater Georgetown, TX area has been experiencing lately, and increase your energy bills. Gaps and cracks in your ducts also allow pollutants from unconditioned areas of your home in. They are then circulated throughout to every living space. Duct sealing will resolve these issues for the long-term, helping you preserve your health while also boosting comfort and energy efficiency.
Prevent Allergies & Asthma with Help from Hill Country Insulation
The expert team at Hill Country Insulation can help get your Austin area home healthy by taking measures to improve indoor air quality for you and your family. With solutions like attic ventilation, duct sealing, and home efficiency audits, we will alleviate health concerns like indoor allergies and asthma.
Improve the indoor air quality in your home and experience better health! Contact us or call (512) 515-7707 to schedule an appointment today.
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