The air quality in your home is a bigger health issue than many people realize, especially in Canada, where windows are closed for many months of the year. As houses are built to reduce air leakage and renovations aimed at reducing energy use become more common, the quality of the air you breathe can decline significantly unless you intentionally make things different. In my experience in my own home and working with others professionally, I’ve learned that the effort is worth it.
Causes of Poor Indoor Air
There are three main sources of indoor air contamination: off-gassing from materials in the home, the rebreathing of air by people living in the place, and indoor mould growth. Fixing the indoor air quality issue is pretty simple, though people often attempt to improve indoor air quality incorrectly.
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