Ventilation
Fall is here, and with it comes all the wonderful things that the season brings – changing leaves, colorful home decorations, and yes, pumpkin spice everything. Unfortunately, the fall season can also bring along seasonal allergies and viruses, both of which can leave you feeling sniffly and sneezy. The good news is that there are… Continue Reading
Read MoreApril showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring more than Pilgrims – they bring lots and lots of pollen. It’s easy to enjoy the bright, beautiful blooms of spring when you don’t suffer from seasonal allergies, but if you do, you know springtime also means sniffling, sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. While we’d love… Continue Reading
Read MoreFor all of us, the quality of the air we breathe every day is important. Air that contains particulates and contaminants can cause the respiratory system to become irritated, which can lead to a feeling of discomfort or even illness. Even if a person has healthy lungs, if they are exposed to prolonged poor indoor… Continue Reading
Read MoreToday’s homes are built for better energy efficiency, which in and of itself is a great thing. Using less energy not only helps your wallet, but it helps the earth, too. Unfortunately, though, this means your home is more tightly sealed than an older home might be – and this can lead to some indoor… Continue Reading
Read MoreIf you’ve been feeling a bit frightened by the air quality in your home recently – no worries. There are many products available on the market that can help you get improved indoor air quality this autumn and all year through. Today’s homeowners don’t have to live with floors that creak, corners that collect cobwebs,… Continue Reading
Read MoreYou know your employees and customers complain when the air conditioning system isn’t keeping your business cool enough in the summer. They’ll also be unhappy when winter’s chill hits and the heating system isn’t up to snuff. Chances are, you don’t have snow people on your payroll. So, you’ll need to make sure your commercial space… Continue Reading
Read MoreThe arrival of spring also means the arrival of allergy season for many, and for those who suffer from allergy, asthma and other respiratory conditions, breathing easy can be difficult. It’s important for everyone that the quality of the indoor air they breathe is clean, fresh and healthy. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),… Continue Reading
Read MoreIf you’ve converted a basement into a living space, built an addition, or have a sun porch you’d like to use year-round, you probably know comfort in those rooms can be an issue. But, it can be hard to heat or cool these areas of your Long Island, NY home because they lack ductwork, making… Continue Reading
Read MoreIf only heat in attic spaces stayed up there, it wouldn’t be a problem. But when solar energy radiating through the roof raises attic temperatures up to 150 degrees in summer, it becomes an issue for the whole house, not just the attic.
Read MoreNew York weather is extreme. The winters can be frigid. The summers can bring unexpected heat waves. Because New Yorkers face a wide range of temperatures, our homes must be ready for anything. One important aspect to a comfortable, energy-efficient home is having a good attic ventilation system in place.
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