Indoor Air Quality Services
Did you know that indoor air often contains 2 to 5 times more pollutants than outdoor air? Considering the fact that most people spend about 90% of their time indoors, this is a serious health concern that can lead to problems like impaired cognition in children and long-term breathing issues such as asthma and COPD.
Indoor air quality (IAQ) improvement products like room air purifiers can temporarily help with the symptoms of indoor air pollution, but if you really want to clean up your indoor air, you need to address the source of the problem. Sustainergy Cooperative can help with whole-home performance upgrades.
Good Indoor Air Quality Starts with Source Control
Our indoor air quality services focus on source control. Source control stops indoor air pollutants from entering your home in the first place, instead of trying to remove them as they come in. It is a much more impactful solution than a plug-in air purification system and will give you more bang for your buck.
Insulation and Air Sealing
Upgrading your insulation and air sealing is one of the best ways to improve the indoor air quality in your home.
If insulation is not properly installed, your home can accumulate dust, moisture, and mold, and become a breeding ground for bacteria and pests, all of which are detrimental to your indoor air quality. Removing damaged insulation and replacing it with clean, properly installed insulation will eliminate a common source of indoor air pollution.
Air sealing, meanwhile, plugs up the tiny cracks and gaps in your attic and basement or crawl space to stop outdoor air from seeping into your home uncontrollably. Outdoor air can bring moisture, allergens like pollen, and other outdoor air pollutants into your living space, which will hurt your indoor air quality.
Ventilation
Ventilation is the key to fresh, clean, and healthy indoor air. In the summer, ventilation systems carry heat and moisture out of your home, which prevents high indoor humidity and mold growth. They also bring in a steady supply of fresh air, which is then heated or cooled and passed through a filter to remove contaminants before it enters your living space.
There are several options when it comes to ventilation, including natural airflow systems like roof box, ridge vents, and soffit vents, and when the job calls for it, mechanical ventilation. Before installing a ventilation system, we perform a thorough evaluation of the attic and home to determine if what your home has is adequate, and if not, which type of ventilation will provide the best results at the lowest cost.
Mold Remediation
Mold is one of the greatest threats to your indoor air quality. Allergic reactions to mold are common, and mold can also exacerbate the symptoms of existing respiratory conditions like asthma.
If there is mold anywhere in your attic, it needs to be removed. We follow a three-step mold removal process that includes:
Preparation
Performing remediation
Prevention
Professional Indoor Air Quality Services in Cincinnati, OH
Sustainergy Cooperative is here to help make your home as healthy as it can be with indoor air quality improvements. We are a local, worker-owned home performance company that is dedicated to improving our customers' living environments with affordable, lasting solutions.
Whether you know you have an IAQ problem like moisture and mold or you have been experiencing indoor allergies and suspect your home is making you sick, our team can help. We’ll find the source of the problem and implement the appropriate solution to keep your home and family safe.
Keep your indoor air clean and healthy. Call 513-244-2700 or contact us for indoor air quality services in Greater Cincinnati.
Keep your indoor air clean and healthy.
Schedule an indoor air quality assessment today.
