How Windows Contribute to Better Indoor Air Quality

A variety of factors can impact the quality of the air you breathe at home. The presence of mold spores, dust and toxic fumes from household cleaners are just a few of them. In light of these factors, it’s critical that you identify measures to keep your home’s air quality in check and avoid health problems. One example would be to utilize your windows.

The Dangers of Poor Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality is crucial to the overall health and well-being of your household. However, it can also suffer from air pollution. Outdoor air can bring its own pollutants indoors, but due to the fact that your living spaces are mostly enclosed, more pollutants saturate the indoor air, which then gets recirculated around your home. 

Aside from dust and pet dander, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from household cleaning items and building materials are emitted into the air through the process called off-gassing. Add mold spores into the mix, and you have indoor air that’s more polluted than the air outdoors. Before you know it, you or some of your family members are experiencing allergic reactions and other respiratory ailments.

The Importance of Having Good Windows

To combat poor indoor air quality, you can take advantage of the windows in your home for much needed ventilation. If installed properly and sealed well, they can prevent outdoor air contaminants from entering your home. Well-placed windows can also help facilitate air circulation, especially if the outdoor air is less polluted than that of the indoors.

If your current windows are drafty or becoming too hard to open and close, it might be time to have them replaced with newer and better replacement units. With these, you can introduce fresh air into your home and let humid, stale indoor air out. They are indeed among the many investments that you can make and benefit from in the long run.

Krech Exteriors is your one-stop for exterior home improvement. We provide a wide range of services, including roofing, siding, and replacement windows. Call us now at (651) 688-6368, or fill out our contact form for an estimate. We proudly serve homeowners in St. Paul, Minneapolis and other surrounding areas.