Sick Home Syndrome
Sick Home Syndrome symptoms develop because the house literally can't breathe. Unless they have special mechanical means of ventilation, "tight" homes that are designed and constructed to minimize the amount of outdoor air that can "leak" in and out may have higher pollutant levels than other homes. High temperature and humidity levels can also increase concentrations of some pollutants.
As a result, houses can get congested with internal pollutants that wreak havoc on both home and homeowner. The air in many homes contains harmful pollutants that are invisible, odorless and not readily detected. These substances can cause health problems such as irritated eyes and nose, headaches, dizziness, tiredness, infections and respiratory diseases.
As a result, houses can get congested with internal pollutants that wreak havoc on both home and homeowner. The air in many homes contains harmful pollutants that are invisible, odorless and not readily detected. These substances can cause health problems such as irritated eyes and nose, headaches, dizziness, tiredness, infections and respiratory diseases.
Pollutants that Contribute to Sick Home Syndrome
Chemical – Many common household items such as building materials, home furnishings, wood finishes, detergents and cleansers release toxic and volatile substances that are absorbed by moist, stagnant air.
Biological – Serious health problems can occur from inhaling the residue of living organisms trapped in common household moisture, such as pollen, fungi, insects, and animal wastes.
Gases – Your appliances can emit potentially harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and natural gas that accumulate - undetected - in moist, stagnant air. Other odorless gases such as radon and vapors from chemicals beneath the earth's surface infiltrate the home from the ground under the house. The heaviest concentrations of these gases will be found in crawl spaces and basements, and without properly directed mechanical ventilation and expulsion the "Stack Effect" will naturally carry these into the living areas above..
Biological – Serious health problems can occur from inhaling the residue of living organisms trapped in common household moisture, such as pollen, fungi, insects, and animal wastes.
Gases – Your appliances can emit potentially harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, formaldehyde and natural gas that accumulate - undetected - in moist, stagnant air. Other odorless gases such as radon and vapors from chemicals beneath the earth's surface infiltrate the home from the ground under the house. The heaviest concentrations of these gases will be found in crawl spaces and basements, and without properly directed mechanical ventilation and expulsion the "Stack Effect" will naturally carry these into the living areas above..
Most indoor air contaminants cannot be detected by the senses. If you see mold or smell musty odors then you can be sure that not only is moisture dangerously accumulating but the contaminants in your house are not being expelled as well.
The Moisture Control and Ventilation systems available through Coastal Dry Home effectively expel all types of contaminants and pollutants from the entire house and replenish it with fresher and healthier air. The air exchange is within the guidelines of the EPA and other health authorities to maintain a healthy home without chemicals or filters.
The Moisture Control and Ventilation systems available through Coastal Dry Home effectively expel all types of contaminants and pollutants from the entire house and replenish it with fresher and healthier air. The air exchange is within the guidelines of the EPA and other health authorities to maintain a healthy home without chemicals or filters.
