Ventilation is critical in the home not just for comfort. After all, it also helps in preventing air pollutants from affecting you and your family’s health. That’s because air freely flowing in and out of your home helps in getting rid of unwanted smell. Ventilation also creates air movements inside your home, which helps you cool down on hot summer days.
Did you know that good home ventilation could also help in prolonging your home’s components? The walls, floors, and even your roof can last longer when you ventilate your home properly. That’s because it can control the moisture lingering around your home. Take note that wood and other common home components can rot or even lead to mold growth if exposed to moisture for a long time. This will not only be dangerous to your home’s structural integrity; it will also be hazardous to your family. Mold can actually result in allergies, respiratory damage, and asthma.
When it comes to providing ventilation to your home, your windows in Long Island plays a major role. In fact, it is the primary means to control airflow in most homes. To help you improve your ventilation at home, Renewal by Andersen® of Long Island offers these simple tips:
Window Placement
Make sure you use operable windows, such as double-hung and gliding windows, on rooms that critically need ventilation. The kitchen, for instance, should have these windows, so that occupants can let fresh air in, especially when cooking.
Cross-Ventilation
For fresh air to flow freely inside your home, you should plan cross-ventilation. This is when a breeze or a wind can enter one side of your home and exits on the other side. This can “refresh” your supply of air at home with ease. Just place window openings on opposite sides of your home, and in line with prevailing winds.
Window Style Choice
Your choice of window style will affect the ventilation inside your home. If you have too many fixed windows at home, we highly recommend replacing them, as this will have an impact in ventilation. Our casement windows and double-hung windows in Long Island will help in directing and controlling fresh air into your home.
If you want to know more about improving how our windows can help improve your home ventilation, call us at (866) 609-5033.
