If your family suffers from allergies or asthma, you may look for ways to make your home healthier and more comfortable. Symptoms can increase when there are irritants in the air, such as dust mites or mold. One of the most effective and affordable ways to filter these unwanted particles is by properly insulating your home. Insulation acts as a barrier between the interior and exterior of your home, reducing the amount of outside irritants that can enter your living space. Additionally, insulation can help regulate your home’s temperature and humidity levels, creating a more comfortable environment for those with respiratory issues.
In this blog, we will further discuss how insulation affects air quality, how to choose the proper insulation for your home, and how AVID Energy Solutions can help with our professional services in Massachusetts.
Understanding Indoor Allergens
Allergens such as dust mites, mold, and pet dander are the longest-staying house guests in many homes, especially in homes with people who have asthma and allergies. Of the trio, mold flourishes the most in damp areas, and when it finds the right place in your home, it can be a year-round problem. Insulation that retains moisture can add to mold concerns and breathing problems.
The Role of Insulation in Air Quality
It could also be healthier by changing old or inadequate insulation into new insulation material. Here are the ways insulation may affect air quality:
- Mold Resistance: Insulation materials are designed to resist mold and mildew growth. For instance, AVID Energy Solutions is certified as asthma & allergy friendly, meaning it meets the high standards of providing better indoor air quality and stopping mold growth.
- Reducing Dust: Several types of insulation will go a long way toward reducing dust in a home. Fiberglass insulation, for instance, has tightly woven fibers that trap dust and other small particles. Blown-in cellulose can also be added to existing insulation to help filter dust out of the air.
- Thermal Performance: Good insulation will stabilize indoor temperatures and reduce the humidity that invites mold. Keeping your home dry and warm minimizes the chance of allergens spreading.
Picking the Right Insulation
When choosing insulation, it is important to think about products made for people with allergies and asthma. Look for materials with asthma & allergy-friendly certification, which shows they have been tested to handle regular cleaning and offer better control of the environment.
Main Things to Check For:
- Mold and Mildew Resistance: This involves ensuring that insulation may resist moisture-related problems.
- Dust Control: Select those products that drastically reduce dust build-up.
- Fire Resistance: Safety should also be a top consideration; fire-resistant insulation provides an edge over others.
- Noise Reduction: Some types of insulation prevent noise from traveling through, so the noises do not disturb your house.
Schedule a No-Cost Home Energy Assessment with AVID Energy Solutions to Learn How New Insulation Can Improve Home Air Quality & Safety.
At AVID Energy Solutions, we provide professional insulation installations and replacements for homes across Massachusetts. With our team of experts, we can help you choose the right insulation materials that fit your home and budget while improving air quality and safety. Under the Mass Save program, our services are also discounted up to 75-100% for qualifying homes, making it more affordable for homeowners to upgrade their insulation. To learn more about how our services can benefit your home, schedule a no-cost home energy assessment online or call us at 1-888-577-0944!
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