As the pandemic continues with new variants, both business owners and homeowners worry about the quality of air indoors. After all, we spent the vast majority of our lives breathing indoor air. If you suffer from allergies and asthma, this topic of indoor air quality, (IAQ) is likely already on your radar. No matter your […]
Fiberglass is a common insulating material used in the construction of residential homes, commercial buildings, and schools. This material is also used in electrical insulation. Asbestos is another strong heat-resistant material used in insulation. While a link between asbestos exposure and lung cancer is established, many people wonder how fiberglass affects our health. Short-term exposure […]
Unless you are in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning business, you may not be familiar with CADR, but it’s an acronym for Clean Air Delivery Rate. It’s the standard rating for how well an air purifier cleans the air in a given room. If you’re concerned about the quality of air in your home […]
If you’re concerned about how the air inside your home or workplace affects your health, you may have researched IAQ topics. IAQ stands for indoor air quality and since we spend the majority of our time in buildings, it’s important. Prolonged exposure to indoor pollutants leads to health issues such as asthma and respiratory diseases. […]
We take a lot of things for granted, such as the air we breathe every day. Whether we’re relaxing at home or working onsite in an office building or attending classes at school, we breathe in air that contains pollutants. This could include contaminants such as chemicals but also dust, mold, viruses, and other pathogens. […]
If you have an HVAC system in your home or business, you probably have a general understanding of how they work. The system moves air both in and out of the building and either cools or warms the interior. The HVAC system contains air filters to trap particles as it draws in air. These particles […]
Purchasing an air purifier to improve indoor air quality is a good idea. However, not getting the most out of air cleaning technology is a missed opportunity. To get the best results, it’s important to place the device in an optimal spot in your home or office. Doing so results in improvements to efficiency by […]