Top 5 Ways to Create a Healthy Home
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Check out these Top 5 Ways to Create a Healthy Home Environment
According to EPA, “American’s spend 90% of their times indoors where the air is typically a minimum of 5 times, and up to 100 times, more polluted than outdoor air.” Wow... take a moment to really soak that in. As homeowners, our home is typically our largest investment, and we are always trying to determine ways to create a healthier home. As a foundation repair/basement waterproofing company, we've seen thousands of homes that have underlying issues that cause issues to the air inside of the home. Let's explore Top 5 Ways to Create a Healthy Home.
#1: Air leaks
If the polluted air from the outside has a way to come into the inside of the home, you are exposing you and your family to the toxins, pollutants, and even humidity and climate changes. These can impact your family's breathing (increase in people with asthma), utility bills, sinuses/sicknesses, and even energy efficiency. We've seen many places that air can seep into the home, including:
- Doors/windows
- Attics
- Crawlspaces
- Cracks in the walls
- Gaps in the garage door
These are just a few of the many places that can have air enter into the home. There are solutions for all of these issues, so understand what is right for our family and your budget. Companies like PierMagic won't come out and offer solutions for problems that don't exist. For the several areas mentioned above, PierMagic does offer crack sealing and repairs, concrete lifting (for the garage floor/driveway uneven area), crawlspace encapsulation, and spray foam insulation. We will only suggest and recommend solutions that are needed.
#2: Ventilation System
Many homes are now equipped with humidifiers and even purifying systems. This can have several benefits including consistent air quality, reduced humidity, cleaner air, and energy efficiency. PierMagic does offer an extremely efficient and effective ventilation system, EZ Breathe. Our crew is equipped to install the units to perform with the greatest efficiencies out there.
- Energy efficient at only $2-$4/month
- Removes allergy/asthma triggers
- Conditions your crawl space
- Protects your foundation from decay
- Reduces mold and mildew, and musty odors
- Removes the gallons of water vapor that enter your crawl space daily
Call today for pricing on our EZ Breathe Ventilation System.
#3: Lighting Efficiency
Yes, turn the lights off when you leave the room, but also make sure you have the most efficient light bulbs in your fixtures. Local hardware and home repair stores, like Lowe's and Home Depot, carry a variety of light bulbs. Bobvila outlined the top three energy efficient light bulbs of 2023.
#4: Clean out your gutters and downspouts
One way to keep a healthy home is to ensure water is kept away from entering the home. One of the least expensive (and most effective) ways to redirect water away from your home is with gutters and downspouts. Gutters can easily fill with leaves and debris, so keeping them clean is imperative for water to flow properly after a rain. The same can be said about downspouts. They need to be directing away from the home, at a downward level of water travel, and even adding extenders for longer distance away from the home.
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#5: Battery check
The final of theTop 5 Ways to Create a Healthy Home is to check batteries. We're talking your carbon monoxide and fire detectors, and even your sump pump. There are many items within your home that requires batteries, so having plenty on hand is helpful.A healthy home is so much more beyond the walls of your home. If you have any questions that our crew can help answer, please let us know. We'd be happy to get you scheduled for a free estimate.
