Green Gab Podcast – Green Homes, Green Living And Green Companies

Something that smells bad is your first key that it probably is bad, yet airborne stuff that is harmful to your health doesn’t always smell bad. Controlling the stuff that causes problems, or pollutant source control, is key to controlling the air flow and air quality in your home. Many odors, such as the smell of paint drying, comes from what is known as off-gassing or the slow release of volatile organic chemicals or VOCs. Per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors.” Awareness of this issue is important as the impact of VOCs is vital to those who suffer from allergies, COPD, asthma and any kind of upper respiratory issues. Homeowners also need to become aware of the pollutants, allergens, and dust that come into the home from the outside as well. Sealing the envelope of a structure is the process of controlling the interior climate and atmosphere from unwanted outside influences. An alternative to traditional sealants such