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"Indoor air quality"

Indoor air quality / Discussions

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Is a Minotair heat pump ERV better than a standard ERV or HRV?

...air's use of a heat pump. Their heat pump will draw a lot more heat from the stale exhaust air versus the standard ERV using passive conductive plates/fabric. T...

Posted by dean c March 12, 2025 HRV and ERV 1 response

Is there a non-toxic Varathane for wood panelling?

...indoor air quality while finishing wood inside homes with a varnish, I would highly recommend water-based zero VOC varnish. But people with MCS (multiple Chemic...

Posted by Papa G Aug. 1, 2023 Healthy indoor air quality 4 responses

Which is the best ERV for cold climates?

I live in Montreal. Do you have any recommendations for which one to buy and where ? For choosing the best brand of ERV for your climate and finding where to bu...

Posted by Khoa Anh Nguyen Aug. 1, 2023 HRV and ERV 1 response

When do you use air barriers, vapor barriers and radiant barriers?

...airtight as possible so you can control the air quality with your ventilation system. And all buildings should have some control layer to manage water vapor bas...

Posted by Brandon Churchill July 19, 2023 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

why do I have mold on my wooden floor and how do i fix it?

Hi there, sorry I wasn't able to find a proper device / section in this forum but looks like I have some issues with the wooden floor in my bedroom. Looks like ...

Posted by Roman Petruchyk April 25, 2023 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

Does radon gas have an odor?

I have a odor in my apartment Radon gas is dangerous to human health but odorless, so the only way to know if you have high radon in your home is to get a radon...

Posted by Linda Chisholm Feb. 17, 2023 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

How do you make a home with clean air quality?

...indoor air quality in homes We can't help too much with telling you what it will cost not knowing what you are building, but these at least will point you in th...

Posted by Megan Hensler May 5, 2022 Healthy indoor air quality 3 responses

Should I install an HRV or ERV?

...air conditioner which needs to be replaced and are trying to decide whether we should install a HRV or ERV at the same time? We are not heavy users of AC, usual...

Posted by David Hinton March 4, 2022 HRV and ERV 2 responses

How do you install a radon barrier in a crawlspace with an uneven floor?

...air tight...and that we could do this ourselves.  As we have never done this before, is there any way your group can you help us to decide best practices?  We a...

Posted by Reinhart Bigl Nov. 29, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

Are your prefab kit homes available in Central Florida?

How about hurricane, flooding and heat resistant kit homes?  You can see our prefab modular kit houses available across Canada and the US here There has been a ...

Posted by Johali Mathews Sept. 6, 2021 Architecture and plan design 1 response

What type of hrv system should I put in a 4 year old home?

...airtight. The less air leakage the better, and yes, you should have an HRV to remove moisture and provide fresh air. I would say you are best to start by famili...

Posted by Ellen Murray Zappone Sept. 1, 2021 HRV and ERV 1 response

Do you have suggestion for non-toxic closet design company, or materials?

...indoor air quality in a home, but below are a few pages in particular that may help.  If you are looking for non-toxic cabinetry materials for shelving, we rece...

Posted by Nicole Lucas Haimes Oct. 11, 2019 Materials and resources 1 response

I have chronic illness from the air quality of my home, can you help determine if I need to replace the HVAC system?

...air quality- some return air/vents were completely blocked off by some not very intelligent homeowners - so air isn't moving properly in home. The electric isn'...

Posted by Niki Harrison Sept. 6, 2019 HRV and ERV 4 responses

How do you fix high humidity levels in a basement?

...air from the basement will rise to the living area, so fix the problem down there and you may fix it upstairs. If you do plan to do further work, we can certain...

Posted by JR Tadinac Aug. 21, 2019 Healthy indoor air quality 3 responses

Where can I buy an HRV in New York State?

...air exchanger that moves 1500 CFM of air from from the outside with temperatures ranging from 0°Fahrenheit 2 an exhaust temperature of at least 55 Can you tell ...

Posted by Jarred Weaver July 29, 2019 HRV and ERV 2 responses

What is the optimal setup for mechanical systems for slab on grade?

...air, so designing a system has a lot to do with the volume of air in the house, as well as the layout - is it open concept of compartmentalized? Can the space b...

Posted by Dave Nuttall July 6, 2019 Mechanical systems 1 response

Can you help me choose between a slab on grade and pressure treated wood foundation?

...indoor air: Clean indoor air quality Removing dust and moisture from homes Choosing safe paints and finishes Choosing eco-friendly sustainable counter tops Hea...

Posted by Margot Simonot May 20, 2019 Slab on Grade 1 response

Does hydronic radiant cooling work?

...air to condense and put you at risk of mold and mildew forming. Here is a our page all about radiant floors as a starting place - Radiant floor heat - Air heate...

Posted by dean c April 30, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 1 response
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