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"Indoor air quality"

Indoor air quality / Discussions

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Do I need ceiling fans if I have an HRV?

I have high ceilings and I will be adding an addition this summer with normal height ceilings and a new stairwell to the basement. Should I arrange for a ceilin...

Posted by S McIntyre April 2, 2019 Ventilation 1 response

What is the best ERV on the market ?

...air exchanger for a home starts with choosing between an HRV and and ERV (Heat Recovery Ventilation and Energy Recovery Ventilation), but it seems you’ve done t...

Posted by Brandon Phelps April 18, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

Where can I find Natural Interior Paint?

We required natural Interior paint, can you tell us which brand you prefer or where we can get some?  Finding non-toxic zero VOC paint is much easier now and is...

Posted by Ramana Murty April 2, 2020 Paints, finishes and natural coatings 1 response

Has anyone used Lunos Ductless HRVs in Alberta and passed inspection?

...Air Exchangers, some had no problem and some were refused. I think the best bet for anyone that wants to try Installing ductless HRV ERV ventilation systems to ...

Posted by Michelle Dimaano Nov. 4, 2019 HRV and ERV 3 responses

Hello EcoHome I was wondering, do you offer your home kits to Massachusetts?

I am interested in passive/net zero home (prefab/modular).   You can see all of our LEED and Passive House ready kit houses on this page here, and yes, they are...

Posted by Kimberly Luce July 23, 2020 Architecture and plan design 3 responses

how do I get a free quote for the EcoHabitat S 1600 for Ontario?

in southern ontario If you go onto pages of any individual models of prefab kit houses for sale and in your case the S1600,  you will see a tab to request a quo...

Posted by sheila miller July 10, 2020 Architecture and plan design 1 response

Are there non-toxic quartz kitchen counters?

I have a medical condition and cannot tolerate any type of scents and mainstream products for building e.g. chalking, paint, glue, etc. . We have picked our qua...

Posted by Jackie kierulf June 27, 2018 Healthy indoor air quality 2 responses

Can you help trouble shoot my Lunos HRV e2 system in my tiny home?

...airs, with one unit blowing in while the other blows out. Exhaust air heats the core, and incoming air is warmed by the core, and in order to make that happen, ...

Posted by L Dingwall May 24, 2018 HRV and ERV 2 responses

Which type of hot water pipe insulation is best?

...indoor air quality is a top priority for you, we would recommend you opt for the polyethylene foam insulation as it does not emit odors or VOCs. The synthetic r...

Posted by Cooper Dec. 11, 2017 Plumbing and water heaters 1 response

When I use my stove hood I get smoke odours in my home, is that due to negative pressure and how do I fix it?

...air tightness. This page here explains it well - How to balance air pressure in a home Depressurizing a home is a greater concern with newly built and very airt...

Posted by James Dec. 11, 2017 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response
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