Poor Indoor Air Quality: The Usual Suspects

Poor indoor air quality is one of the environmental challenges Renewal by Andersen® of Atlanta wants to help resolve one way or another. First things first, let’s throw light on its common causes:

Off-Gassing

Most people don’t realize that building materials silently pollute indoor air. Through an evaporation process called off-gassing, they release toxins into the air for years. After installation, your family continues to breathe these chemicals without anyone realizing it.

In response to this, we make all the efforts to minimize off-gassing. In fact, Renewal by Andersen and Andersen Corporation are the only two window brands to receive the Scientific Certification Systems Indoor Advantage Gold™ certification. This is certification program sets the strictest indoor air emission standard in America. In other words, our windows installation helps ensure you only breathe fresh air.

Allergens

Mold, mildew, and animal danger are some of the most common causes of allergies at home. Except for the third one, the first two is virtually impossible to get rid of. Since mold and mildew spores fly everywhere, staying away from them can be difficult.

One way to help keep your home mold- and mildew-free is to keep your indoor humidity levels low. Either naturally or mechanically, proper ventilation is key to expelling excessive moisture out of your rooms. Installing operating units, like casement windows, can help keep your indoor air cool and clean.

Appliances

Gas space heaters, wood and gas stoves, and fireplaces emit a considerable amount of air pollutants. They fill your home with nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide among others. Venting them to the outside is a non-negotiable requirement.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Smoking is bad on its own, but passive smoking is arguably worse. Environment tobacco smoke refers to the smoke is the combination of smoke coming from cigarettes, pipes, or cigars, and the one exhaled by the smoker. It comprises more than 400 compounds, including dozens of cancer-causing chemicals.

Quitting is the ultimate solution, but if it’s unavoidable, smoke outdoors. Keeping double hung windows open would help purify your indoor air, but mechanical devices are more effective because they have stronger ventilating power.

Replace your windows with indoor air quality in mind. Call Renewal by Andersen of Atlanta now at (866) 609-5033 for your FREE, in-home consultation. We’ll schedule our initial visit to your Atlanta home at your convenience.