INDOOR ENVIRONMENT HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR IEQ

While we take great care when we are outdoors these days, do we really pay attention to maintaining a healthy environment indoors, too? Ask yourself - How healthy is your house? After spending more time at home due to quarantine and social distancing, many homeowners are now asking themselves this question.

This has inspired an increase in home improvements that go beyond aesthetic enhancements. Homeowners want ecofriendly upgrades that improve indoor environmental quality (IEQ), which means improvements that support the health and wellness of the people who live in the home.

Consider these four aspects:

Hydronic radiant heating systems

During extreme winter, for a healthier home, consider hydronic radiant heating.

This technology works by warming water at a heat source and circulating it through piping made of a special polymer called PEX that is installed beneath the floor. A hydronic radiant system can dramatically improve a home's IEQ. There is no fan to circulate dust, pollen and odors, so you can breathe easier. Because it's in the floor, it keeps the heat low - where you and your family actually live - without hot and cold spots.

Natural light and daylighting

Beautiful sun shining through a window is a welcome sight on any day. Natural light increases the comfort of a home and can have a positive psychological impact on the people who spend time there. That's why, when choosing home-improvement projects, use daylighting strategies to improve IEQ.

Daylighting is a method you can use fort and privacy with shades, blinds and plants. In spaces where windows and skylights are not possible, adding reflective surfaces to the room design can provide internal lighting by maximising the sunlight. fans in the kitchen to remove smoke and heat while cooking. Finally, maintain filters on items such as air purifiers, humidifiers and your HVAC system.