"SICK HOUSE & RADON LINKS"

A home that does not have enough fresh air is often referred to as a 'sick house'

Over the years, many homeowners have undertaken projects to seal up their homes to stop air infiltration. This is done by replacing windows with energy efficient airtight windows, caulking gaps and cracks, installing seals on exterior doors, replacing the home siding with an airtight wrap underneath, etc.

Many building materials such as carpets, pressed and composite wood furnishings, drapes, household cleaners, cosmetics and spray cans, etc. emit toxic gases in the home.

Indoor air can be as much as 10 times more polluted than outside air.

Radon is a radioactive gas that percolates out of the soil on which your house is built. Radon gas is formed by the decay of radioactive material naturally occurring in the soil in many areas of North America. Radon is recognized as the second leading cause of lung cancer.

The answer is to ventilate your home. The normal recommendation is to provide for a minimum of 8 complete air exchanges in the home every day.

The Airiva will bring outside fresh air into the home and vent stale air outside while recovering up to 70% of the heating (in the winter) or cooling (in the summer) energy. This is a tremendous saving on your utility bill while improving your environment.

Environmental Protection Agency
HomeTime
California Department of Health Services
American Lung Association