Energy
efficient homes and buildings trap bad air inside |
| Since the energy crisis of
1974, the American public has made a conscious effort
to save energy. The typical U.S. home and/or office is
tighter and more energy efficient than ever before. But,
these steps to prevent heat loss often have a negative
effect. Energy efficiency measures such as adding insulation,
weatherstripping, caulking, etc., prevent heat from escaping
but they simultaneously trap bad air inside. Our exposure
to toxic materials is 5-10 times higher than it is outdoors.
While outdoor air has a dilution effect on pollutants,
indoor air tends to trap and intensify pollutants. |
"Sick
Building Syndrome" |
| The term "sick building
syndrome" refers to a variety of indoor pollution
problems which adversely effect the health of the buildings
occupants. |
Symptoms
of "Sick Buildings" |
1. Sinusitis
2. Bronchitis
3. Asthma
4. Humidifier fever
5. Dermatitis
6. Dry skin
7. Legionnaires disease
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8. Pontiac fever
9. Eye, nose and throat irritation
10. Headache
11. Reduced concentration
12. Fatigue
13. Irritability |
Some
indoor pollutants include: |
1. House dust
2. Loose textile fibers
3. Human and animal hair
4. Human and animal skin particles
5. Decaying organic matter |
6. Residue from aerosol cans
7. Pollen
8. Dirt
9. Dust mites
10. Biologicals (bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.) |
Our
Process |
1. Trained technicians connect
a hose from a specially designed vacuum system to your
ductwork. Each outlet is sealed off and a vacuum is created
within the system.
2. The technician determines if the dirt and mold in the
ductwork is caked on. If so, we insert duct brushes inside
the ducts which loosens the caked on dirt and mold.
3. High-pressure compressed air is injected into each
vent, this air blast pushes the dirt and dust down into
the main duct run.
4. After the vents are blown down we take a small tool
called the aire sweep and insert it in the main duct runs.
The aire sweep moves down the duct run each time air pressure
is applied. This action sweeps grime, dirt and dust back
to the vacuum hose hookup and out into the truck.
5. We then air wash the fan blower compartment, plenum,
air handling side of the furnace and the a/c coils with
air pressure and vacuum.
6. Airducts sanitized with Microban Disinfectant Spray
Plus, effectively killing mildew, mold, and bacteria.
EPA Reg. No. 70263-5. |
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