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Air Quality - Index
Additions - Air Quality
Plan your home addition, room addition or house addition, with air quality in mind. With any addition there is always the potential of health effects from redused indoor air qualtiy in order to relieve potential health problems associated with allergies and asthma.
Attic - Air Quality
Good air-sealing where the ceiling meets the attic is important not only to save energy, reduce fuel bills but also to maintain the air quality in the home.
Basement - Air Quality
Before beginning any conversion of basement space into living space, check the basement for leaks, other signs of moisture or air quality problems.
Bathroom - Air Quality
Part of good air quality is good ventilation which protects both your health and your home. Ventilation is especially important in bathrooms to remove unwanted moisture, which can cause the growth of mold.
Indoor - Air Quality
Regardless of which room or rooms you will be remodeling, you must maintain the indoor air quality of your home. You should review our discussion on "Addressing Indoor Environmental Concerns During Remodeling," specifically our recommendations on good work practices.
Kitchen - Air Quality
Cooking in the kitchen generates a lot of moisture and odors, and requires proper ventilation in order to maintain good air quality throughout your home.
Painting & Indoor Air Quality
In order to maintain good air quality in your home while and after starting a painting project there are many factors to consider.
Radon Gas
Radon gas is formed as uranium decays and is a very natural occurrence. There are methods to protect the air quality in your home from the effects of radon gas.
Sewer Gas
The smell of sewer gas in a home is not an uncommon occurrence and can be caused by many factors. Learn how to diagnose, correct and return the air quality in your home to an acceptable level.
Ventilation
If too little outdoor air enters a home, pollutants can sometimes accumulate to levels that can pose health and comfort problems, literally destroying the air quality in the home.