(NC)-Excess moisture has become a major problem in today's new homes due to the requirements for air-tight energy efficient construction and insulation. Tom and Lydia Moore found out first hand when their dream home turned into a nightmare of condensation-covered windows and sleeping problems due to excess moisture.
After having completed a great deal of insulation work in preparation for the cold season, they quickly noticed problems with moisture and condensation on the windows of their home.
Just like the Moore's, many people experience problems with moisture after insulation projects, the installation of new doors and windows or acquiring a new house. In fact, because today's houses are so well insulated, they do not properly aerate, consequently trapping pollutants and moisture inside.
When foul air and excessive moisture remain trapped inside, they cause condensation on windows, unpleasant odors and the formation of mould, which can damage your home's structure.
That's why the Moore's chose a global resolution to their excess moisture problem and installed a revolutionary solution called the Venmar Ventilation air exchanger.
More than thirty years ago, poor indoor air quality prompted the engineers at Venmar to tackle the problem of modern, airtight homes. They came up with a revolutionary concept. They called it the air exchanger, a name which has since become synonymous with efficient, healthy and whole-house ventilation.
In addition to eliminating excess moisture, the air exchanger refreshes the air in every room. According to Gerry Gagnon, Product & Market Manager for Venmar Ventilation, adequate ventilation, good air circulation and maintaining adequate heat throughout your home are important and effective methods to help prevent moisture problems.
Venmar air exchangers use a central system, which means that the air in a house can be completely replaced several times per day. Now people with respiratory problems and allergies can feel the benefits of breathing fresh air indoors, all year round.
"The air exchanger enables us to control the quality of the air in every room in the house, not just certain rooms, by filtering and adding fresh air throughout our home," added Moore.
How does central air exchange work? Through the HEPA Filtration High Efficiency
Particulate Air system the air in your home will be completely replaced by bringing in fresh air from outside and removing pollutants and stale air from inside, all the while filtering, purifying and reducing excess humidity.
"The best way to achieve optimal air quality in your home is to use HEPA filtration with antimicrobial protection, combined with air exchange," Gagnon added. "Together, they create the ultimate system for people who want a clean and healthy environment. HEPA filters capture 99.97% of all dust and particles as small as 0.3 micron. They can help reduce allergy symptoms, asthma, recurring colds and persistent coughs. In fact, HEPA filters are so effective they're used in hospital operating rooms." More information on air exchangers and excess humidity is available at www.venmar.ca.
- News Canada