Healthy Indoor Air in your Home

Our homes can actually poison us with unhealthy indoor air. If we reduce exposure to mold, mildew and indoor toxins from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), studies show that we can lower the incidence of flu, colds, allergies and asthma. Our children are particularly susceptible. Safequard their future by creating a healthy indoor air in your home!

How can EcoBuilders help you create healthy indoor air in your home?

One of the best ways to improve your indoor air is to upgrade your attic and crawl space. The other important solution requires paying attention to Volatile Organic Compounds, known as VOCs, in building materials. VOCs emit toxic fumes which make us sick, especially once we make our homes air tight! EcoBuilders uses only zero VOC paint, caulks, adhesives and wall finishes. There are a multitude of healthy ways to beautify your home.

Crawl Spaces & Attics

A simple renovation of your crawl space or attic provides dramatically better indoor air quality in your home, plus it can save as much as 20% on your utility bills.

A negative air system that pulls air from your house into your attic or crawl space and then exhausts it outside is an economical way to give an older home the purest indoor air in your neighborhood! Existing mold is safely and effectively prevented from contaminating your home and your attic is no longer 160 degrees in the summer. This one solution has proven to lower utility bills significantly. Check out the NAS website for more information.

For even greater energy savings, seal and condition the crawlspace. This can warm your floors in the winter and reduce the loss of both heat and cold from HVAC ducts and plumbing.

Zero VOC Products & Finishes

When it comes to flooring, there are so many options to choose from: salvaged hardwoods, sustainable woods such as bamboo, renewable cork, biodegradable, anti-microbial Marmoleum and many vinyls. All are zero VOC and most are cradle to cradle, which means that they can be returned to the factory to be recycled into new flooring! Zero VOC carpets are made from natural fibers or from recycled soda bottles. Many are also cradle to cradle and all are easy to clean.