If you’re building or renovating a house, you may have been told being “green” means more than just saving energy. Read this article about a builder in San Jose that seems to have put a lot of weight on energy efficiency and not enough on indoor air quality. A truly “green” home will be energy efficient as well as a healthy, sustainable place to live. Many builders these days are making the homes they build very “tight”, meaning there is little to no fresh outside air coming inside. Although this is great for energy efficiency, it is horrible for indoor air quality.
When a very tight and energy efficient home is built, it should have mechanical ventilation, a high-efficiency air cleaner and a whole-home dehumidifier. All of these indoor air quality products can be purchased through an Aprilaire dealer in your area. For more information, visit here.
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