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Because today's building codes strive for greater energy efficiency and occupant health, builders must pay more attention to the construction of the home’s envelope and how the house is ventilated to ensure optimal, healthy indoor air.
Quality Matters

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Today’s tighter building envelopes mean upgrading to better and best ventilation practices is even more important
Aug. 13, 2024
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Newer homes like this one are more likely to be constructed with no- or low-VOC paints, glues, flooring, cabinetry, and finishes that decrease indoor air pollutants. But mechanical ventilation systems are still a must in new construction, which creates a much tighter building envelope than older homes.
Indoor Air Quality

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It

Jan. 10, 2024
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In 2022, manufacturer Broan-NuTone will begin producing the first commercially available “smart” range hood. Programmed with pollutant-monitoring sensors, the range hood's fan automatically turns on when cooking activity is detected and switches off once pollutants have returned to acceptable levels.
Indoor Air Quality

Indoor Air Quality Road Map: A Smart Range Hood

Sept. 28, 2021
One solution for providing mechanically balanced ventilation that's not only more affordable and reliable, but also easy to install and maintain, is a ventilation supply fan that introduces fresh air to an HVAC return duct. | Photo: Eric Lucero
One solution for providing mechanically balanced ventilation that's not only more affordable and reliable, but also easy to install and maintain, is a ventilation supply fan that introduces fresh air to an HVAC return duct. | Photo: Eric Lucero
Quality Matters

How to Achieve Affordable Balanced Ventilation

Nov. 10, 2020
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All kinds of airborne pollutants are present in the typical home. In fact, according to the EPA, indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air, even in large cities. But when homes lack adequate ventilation to continuously exchange stale air for fresh air, indoor air pollution becomes a health risk for the home's occupants.
Indoor Air Quality

Why Bringing Fresh Air Into a House Is a Big Deal

June 2, 2020
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Photo: Adam
Home

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March 31, 2020
With James Hardie's Dream Collection of siding, homeowners can select from more than 700 ColorPlus Technology finishes. | Photo: courtesy James Hardie
With James Hardie's Dream Collection of siding, homeowners can select from more than 700 ColorPlus Technology finishes. | Photo: courtesy James Hardie
Products

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March 2, 2020
Air sealed floor system over garage separation wall. (All photos: courtesy IBACOS)
Air sealed floor system over garage separation wall. (All photos: courtesy IBACOS)
Indoor Air Quality

For Better Indoor Air Quality: Build Tight and Ventilate Right

Nov. 26, 2019
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