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Air Filtration

CHAGNON BUILDING & REMODELING LLC • Dec 01, 2017

Air Filtration

Air filtration is an important aspect of homes. Many new homes are built in such a way as to be as air tight as possible. While this sounds like a good thing because it cuts down on outside air coming into the house, it can also lead to some potential problems. Certainly, you want your home to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. And one way to improve this is to decrease the movement of air from outside to inside. But too often, this increases your indoor air pollution. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reported indoor air to be as much as five times more polluted than outdoor air. And newer homes often yield test results showing poorer air quality. The reason is improved building materials and procedures that make for a tighter home envelope with fewer sources of drafts. This improvement in building techniques and materials brings about the trapping of pollutants inside your home. Pet dander, dust mites, and the release of chemical toxins from carpets and drapes are only a few of these pollutants. This makes air filtration even more important for you to consider. There are different types of air filtration devices available. One very economical air filtration product is an electrostatic recessed air cleaner. These air cleaners are designed to look like register vents. They’re installed in a return air box and are not connected to your HVAC system. Particles and gasses are trapped in the filter as air passed through the return air box. The filters must be replaced regularly every month or two. Stand alone air filtration devices are also relatively inexpensive and are mobile. They’re used to clean the air in certain spaces in your home. They’re good for taking allergens, dust mites, pet odors, cigarette odors, and paint fumes from a relatively small space. Whole house air filtration systems are more expensive and require professional installation. These systems, as the name suggests, remove pollutants from your entire home. If you or one of your family members has severe allergy problems, these air filtration systems may be your best bet to reduce those problems. A whole house air filtration system may be something for new parents to consider, also. Children, especially young children, have under-developed immune systems that makes them more susceptible to airborne illnesses. A filtration system that cleanses your whole house may reduce their illnesses. These are a few tips that can help you decide about air filtration for your home. If you have a need for professional home repair, you want Chagnon Building & Remodelingto do the work for you. Gary Chagnon has been constructing and remodeling custom homes since 1992. Call today for the best in quality workmanship and exceptional standards. Call 413-259-6785 today!
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