Indoor Air Quality And Waterproofing

dond4602 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:48:22 +0000

Indoor air quality and waterproofing, what do they have in common. Well for over 26 years now I have been repairing foundations and have found that there is a significance correlation between water in the home and indoor air quality.

The air you breathe over and over again comes from the basement. So when water comes in through the foundation and get dry wall and other items wet Mold starts to grow. Water in the basement can cause mold to grow with in 24-48 hours and with humidity levels high ( above 50%) mold can grow even sooner. Studies have now shown that the quality in the air we breathe inside has become more toxic since the 1980′s due to the increase of energy savings. We are adding more insulation to attic spaces, sealing up crawl spaces and exchanging the same air over and over again.

We need to add fresh air into our environments. With the use of air exchangers and sub floor suction fans we can increase the exchange of air and improve our air quality. KC Waterproofing can help improve your indoor air quality by drying out that wet basement, cleaning and removing mold. Also when is the last time you had your HVAC cleaned?

If you or any of your family members are experiencing trouble breathing or feel bad at home and better when away then call KC waterproofing, for an indoor air quality assessment. For more information check our pod cast from The Healthy Home Show on KCMO Talk Radio 710 on Sunday’s @ 1pm. http://www.710kcmo.com/Podcasts/HealthyHomesShow/tabid/1118/Default.aspx

Call 816-505-9990 also check out www.kcwaterproofing.com

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Indoor Air Quality & Clean Air Ducts

dond4602 — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:05:13 +0000

The Chicago Tribune posted a good article on air duct cleaning over the weekend. Air Duct cleaning is something to consider if you’ve done recent remodeling projects or if you find your HVAC system performing sluggishly [higher energy bills]. Ducts should be cleaned if you visibly see more dust than you’d like inside your home. If you own a pet, your ducts will have pet hair and should be cleaned at least every 4-5 years. Even if you aren’t an allergy sufferer, your overall health can be affected by the quality of air you breathe inside your home. Indoor air pollutants such as dust mites, mold, mildew, animal dander, and smoke are just some of the irritants that are circulated through today’s air tight homes and breathing these irritants can cause health problems and will aggravate asthma and allergies.

What should you expect from your Air Duct Cleaning Company?

A Well-Trained Air Duct Cleaner will:

inspect your heating and air conditioning system
diagnose any problems
take the appropriate action to clean your air ducts.

What cleaning your Air ducts will do:

Reduce the levels of dirt and debris
Reduce the levels of mold
Reduce the levels of pollen
Reduce the levels of dust mites
Improve the efficiency of your HVAC system

A reputable air duct cleaning company will be glad to provide your with references. They should never use chemicals to clean your ducts, and the process should take several hours to complete. If you have any questions about air duct cleaning or whether your home could benefit, please call us at 816-505-9990.

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