Are Air Tight Homes Unhealthy?

Are Air Tight Homes Unhealthy?

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We asked 6 IAQ experts and here’s what they told us. (Note: this article will appear in its entirety in the Fall issue of Home Energy Magazine. www.homeenergy.org) Is an airtight house a health hazard? Some will say yes. The EPA cites indoor air sometimes contains 2 – 5 times the pollutants compared to the […]

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Why airtight homes matter

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Avoid Buying a Home With a Bad Layout Design

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Airtight Buildings and Energy Performance - The Severn Group

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Indoor Air Quality - A&J Installations

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Indoor Air Quality

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Ventilation and airtightness

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Homes That Are Sealed Up Too Tight: More Energy Efficient But Less Healthy - Interscan Corporation

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Are Air Tight Homes Unhealthy?

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What's an ERV? - PEA Builders

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Black Mold Exposure: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment

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Airtight Home Ventilation Explained

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How Tight is Too Tight? - GreenBuildingAdvisor

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Artanis Home Black Ultraviolet Glass Jar with Lid | 250 ml 8 oz Airtight Smell Proof Container | Wide Neck Herb Storage, Ideal for Coffee, Tea

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Why airtight homes matter