Why Zero Energy Ready Homes Produce Healthy Environments A zero energy ready home is a high-performance home that maximizes energy bill savings, improves indoor comfort and health, reduces carbon footprint and promotes energy independence. Typically, ZERH homes are built with very well-insulated and air-sealed roofs, walls, and foundations. This minimizes the loss of heated and […]
Poor air quality can have a huge impact on the health of you and your family. The EPA defines air quality as the air quality within and around buildings and structures that relates to the health or comfort of residents. Poor indoor air quality is ranked as one of the top five risks to public […]
An energy recovery ventilator, or ERV, is a type of mechanical ventilation system that helps to improve indoor air quality by exchanging stale air with fresh air from outside while also recovering energy from the exhaust air. An ERV can be used in both residential and commercial buildings. What Types of Energy Recovery Ventilators Exist? […]
Your indoor air quality determines the level of health and safety you enjoy. Breathable air should be free of various life-threatening pollutants and allergens, cushioning you against multiple health complications in the long run. A slight decline in indoor air quality exposes you to dizziness, headaches, and respiratory complications. Yet, you can avoid these by […]
Indoor air filtration is a great way to keep your indoor air quality at a healthy level. Which type of ventilation system should you choose? Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilation systems (ERVs) are popular choices in homes across the country. Here’s how to decide between the two. What do HRVs and ERVs […]