Many households across the country suffer from CSA. This is caused by newer homes being built so tight and the lack of adequate air filtration within the home. Whether it is Formaldehyde or other Volatile Organic Compounds used in the production of many of the items used in your home or it is naturally occurring particles like Pollen, Mold, Dust Mites, Bacteria or Viruses, these can all lead to CSA. All of our systems will eliminate your CSA problem and let you breathe easy.
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102 - Definition of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
"Indoor air quality is defined as the nature of air that affects the health and well-being of occupants. More simply, IAQ is the impact interior contaminants have on the air we breathe indoors."
This is a fairly simple definition and for the most part conveys the point that the quality of the air indoors, can affect our health. However, the quality of the air indoors is really affected by more than just the impact of interior contaminants, it is affected by a number of conditions. These are as follows:
Heating and Cooling Systems
Proper temperature and humidity control are essential in maintaining good indoor air quality. For example, inadequate cooling or moisture reduction can increase the possibility of mold (fungal) production. Airflow control or using the heating/cooling fan to maintain airflow is essential in keeping the occupied space uniformly heated and cooled. For additional information on Indoor Air Quality Problems, click here.
Ductwork System
Having the appropriate number of returns (cold air returns) and supply grills can have a great affect on Indoor Air Quality. Not enough returns can reduce the effectiveness of proper heating and cooling and can severely reduce the ability to move all of the air or reduce the moisture levels in the occupied space. This can also affect filtration of the air. For additional information on Indoor Air Quality Problems, click here.
Ventilation/Pressurization System
Buildings and homes are much tighter today. The need to reduce energy usage for heating and cooling has created indoor environments with little or no fresh air exchange. Introduction of small amounts of outside filtered, fresh air can significantly reduce CO2 levels as well as slightly pressurize the environment to minimize entry of outdoor contaminants into the occupied space. For additional information on Indoor Air Quality Problems, click here.
Filtration System
The ability to reduce/remove a significant level of the respirable sized (less than 2 microns) airborne particles is essential in maintaining good indoor air quality. Air Filter systems need to be efficient without affecting the performance of the heating/cooling fan system. Constant airflow through the heating/cooling systems, when possible, is recommended to keep airborne particles going to the filter and not settling out on the floor. For additional information on Indoor Air Quality Problems, click here.
Building Materials, Smoking, Office Equipment, Process Equipment, etc: Obviously, there are a number of other items that can affect indoor air quality. From cigarette smoke to cooking odors to ozone from laser printers all of these can add to the challenges of maintaining good indoor air quality.
As you can see, indoor air quality is affected by more than one factor. It is for this reason that we need to better understand how each and everyone of these factors or variables affects both our indoor comfort level and our ability to maintain a healthy indoor environment. For additional information on Indoor Air Quality Problems, click here.
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