Indoor Air Quality
Complete home comfort is about alot more than just temperature. It's also about having a healthy home by maintaining indoor air quality.
Dusty, dirty homes at any temperature can mean discomfort. The air in today's tightly-sealed, well-insulated homes can become stale as the same indoor air is circulated
and re-circulated. In fact, indoor air quality is among the Environmental Protection Agency's top 3 health concerns. The agency reports that with dust, pollen, pet dander,
mold, skin flakes, chemical fumes, cigarette smoke, Radon gas and more, the air inside your home can be 2-5 times dirtier than the air outside.
Although we usually can't see them, air pollutants are all around us, already inside our homes, and waiting to come in from outside. From our yards to our kitchens,
dangerous air pollutants threaten our home health and air quality. Plus, each season brings its own dangers, from mold in the fall and winter to pollens and high humidity
in the spring and summer. Call today to schedule a free consultation to discuss how McNutt Service Group can improve your indoor air quality
Musty Stale odors - Leading indicators of mold/mildew growth which have become air-borne in the form of invisible fungal spores and
gasses. These mycotoxins are a contributor to a multitude of respiratory illnesses.
Tobacco Smoke - Exposure to the 2,000 plus gasses, which comprise tobacco smoke, may cause lung cancer and heart disease to non-smokers.
Pet Odors - Associated with indoor pet elimination and grooming habits. Air-borne pet urine and dander are indoor air pollution contaminates, spreading bacteria and allergenic irritants.
Volatile Organic - This is chemical off-gassing of carbon based materials used for home construction and decorating. Gases are emitted, in some cases, up to 10
years. Common materials: Paint, carpet, laminated wood products, ceilings, insulation, adhesives and much more.
Gases effect individuals in different ways. Some individuals, affected by this form of air pollution, are diagnosed with a disease referred to as Multiple Chemical
Sensitivity, (MCS) and are considered disabled under the The American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Mold/Mildew - Activated by moister intrusion indoors on the many organic food sources available in a house. Water intrusion problems frequently occur when indoor
air humidity is measured at more than 50% relative humidity. Other sources of water intrusion include improper landscape run-off, poorly sealed window and door joints, improperly
installed and/or maintained gutters and downspouts. Mold spores can be extremely dangerous to the human immune system. Prolonged exposure to toxic mold can be permanently
debilitating and may even lead to death.
Mold/Mildew - Indication of previous or current moister intrusion issues. Moisture, along with a food source sucha as: paper, wood, carpet, ceiling panels
and drywall provide mold the necessary food sources to grow and multiply.
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