Indoor Air Quality And Crawl Space Tips
From The Clean Air Co.
The Hidden Health Risks of Dirty Air Ducts in Nashville Homes
Discover how air duct cleaning combats spring allergies, improves indoor air quality, and enhances HVAC efficiency in our latest blog post.
Is Crawl Space Encapsulation Worth It in Nashville, TN? Here’s What You Need to Know
Discover how air duct cleaning combats spring allergies, improves indoor air quality, and enhances HVAC efficiency in our latest blog post.
Should You Remove Mold in the Crawl Space?
Discover effective mold removal strategies for Tennessee crawl spaces, ensuring a healthier, mold-free home.
Breathing Easy: How Air Duct Cleaning Defeats Spring Allergies and Boosts Home Air Quality
Discover how air duct cleaning combats spring allergies, improves indoor air quality, and enhances HVAC efficiency in our latest blog post.
What You Can’t See … May Require a Free Crawl Space Evaluation
Discover the hidden dangers in your crawl space and how our expert solutions safeguard your home’s foundation and air quality.
Should You Waterproof Your Crawl Space?
Discover the importance of crawl space waterproofing to protect your home’s health, structure, and reduce energy costs.
Crawl Space Vents – Open or Closed?
Explore whether to keep crawl space vents open or closed for optimal home health and energy efficiency.
Is it normal to have a sump pump in crawl space areas?
Explore the importance of sump pumps in crawl spaces for effective moisture control and foundational health.
Poor Air Quality – Odors in the House
Funny odors in the house are common. Some household odors are merely objectionable, but they aren’t hazardous to your health. Cooking odors are a good example of this type of odor.
Should You Be Concerned about Moisture in the Crawl Space?
If you don’t know you have moisture in the crawl space, and you’re just wondering, the short answer is “yes.” If you can see standing water in the crawlspace, the long answer is “yes, you should be worried!” Moisture in a crawl space is never a good thing.
How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
The air we breathe, both indoors and outdoors, can have a big impact on your health. Studies show a connection between poor outdoor air quality to lung cancer, strokes, and heart disease. (You can check the outdoor air quality in your area by going to AirNow.gov.)
Questions about Crawl Spaces
Dirt crawl spaces do not have to be wet or flooded to be extremely unhealthy. A damp environment is very unhealthy and destructive, and soil has a very high humidity. Mold thrives in damp environments. The dampness in the crawl space soil moves easily into the crawl space.