Ventilation for Well-Sealed Homes

The well-sealed modern homes often lack proper ventilation which is imperative in maintaining indoor air quality and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

What creates a well-sealed home?
A well-sealed home has a building envelope that minimizes air leakage while improving energy efficiency. Building envelopes are physical barriers in the form of walls, chimneys, roofs, and vents that separate the indoors from the outdoors. A well-sealed house is maintained by minimizing the unintended cracks and gaps in the building envelope.

Benefits of a Well-Sealed Home
A well-insulated house seals indoor air reducing utility bills. It also creates a comfortable home by maintaining a consistent indoor temperature.

Drawback of a Well-Sealed Home
The major drawback of a well-sealed home is a lack of natural ventilation. A tightly-sealed home prevents an influx of outdoor fresh air leading to an increase in the home humidity levels, aggravating indoor air pollution. 

Importance of a Well-Ventilated Home
A tightly sealed home locks in the indoor stale air. Food smells, and pet hairs, including the volatile organic compounds and other chemicals released from carpets, furniture, and other household products, get trapped indoors increasing indoor air pollution.

How to Keep an Air-Sealed House Well-Ventilated
Balanced ventilation in homes would mean:

●       Improving the indoor air circulation by pushing out stale indoor air while bringing in fresh outdoor air.

●       Maintaining the energy efficiency of the home.

You can achieve balanced home ventilation by investing in a whole house fan.

How a Whole House Fan Can Improve Home Ventilation
A whole house fan can improve home ventilation, and reduce indoor air pollution while still maintaining a well-insulated home with improved energy efficiency. 

Benefits of installing a whole house fan include:

●       Improved air circulation: It improves air circulation by pushing out the stale air while bringing in fresh outdoor air;

●       Improves the indoor air quality: It reduces stagnant indoor air pollutants like dust, mold spores, and pet dander, improving the indoor air quality, and helping you breathe;

●       Prevents foul odors: It keeps your home smelling fresh by removing foul odors;

●       Prevents moisture buildup: It prevents moisture buildup in a well-sealed home and reduces molds and pests.

Other ways to create a well-ventilated indoor space include:

●       Getting an attic fan: Attic fans can improve attic ventilation preventing air pollution from off-gassing;

●       Using garage exhaust fans: Garages are enclosed spaces that can trap moisture and toxic gases. A garage exhaust fan can improve garage ventilation.

Looking to improve the ventilation in your home? Check out our selection of whole house fans here. We also offer garage exhaust fans and attic fans.