A big part of a positive home-owning experience is knowing that every component of your home is functional, efficient, and healthy. The latter includes the indoor environment and how it impacts the health of everyone in the house. However, poor ventilation may present differently between the various rooms of the house, along with the hazards …
Passive airflow in your home is the unsung hero that keeps your indoor environment fresher, and foundation vents achieve that by inhibiting mold and mildew growth. As we previously mentioned, those with allergies would be most vulnerable to mold and mildew growth in the home and thus, the importance of foundation vents cannot be understated. …
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If you are purchasing a home with not only a functioning and newer HVAC system, but also a fully finished basement, the possibilities are endless. A guys/girls only cave, a second living area for the in-laws to get away from you with, or an apartment for a moody teenager, you name it. However, before you …
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You may have bought a new home or have been in your current home long enough no to notice subtle changes in your home’s air quality, but it’s important to be on the lookout for ventilation issues. Poor home ventilation in your home is more common than you might think and if left unchecked, it …
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If you’ve ever had to walk into the swampy morass of a laundry room full of steam, you understand the importance of a well-designed wall vent. And while transporting exhaust like steam out of the house before it causes other problems, like mold and mildew, it’s also important to keep animals, insects, and other pests …
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Are you finally ready to pull the trigger on that attic renovation? Or have you purchased a home recently, only to discover that your roof and attic have been subjected to moisture damage? As much as we may not like to think about it, proper attic ventilation is crucial in not only allowing warm air …
Cleaning out trapped lint may be an ugly job, but someone has to do it. Left unchecked, a clogged outside dryer vent can cause all types of havoc, most of which being house fires. It’s been found that clogged dryers are only second to kitchen fires as the leading cause of home damage, which is …
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In theory, you home would bring quality air into your home and remove bad air from your home automatically. In reality, the process requires some facilitation on your part. Luckily, quality foundation vents are available at an affordable price and are easy to install. Are foundation vents necessary? A question we hear quite often at …
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