Like most of your home’s components, windows are multifunctional. They not only serve as an effective visual element to your home’s exterior but also maximize your viewing area and access to natural light. What’s more, windows can help keep your home safer and healthier by improving its indoor air quality (IAQ). But how exactly do they do that? Renewal by Andersen of Atlanta, a leading window and door specialist, shares what you need to know.
- Windows provide natural ventilation. Dust, pet dander and other airborne pollutants tend to linger inside your home. Constant exposure to these harmful particles can trigger allergies and other respiratory problems in some people. Windows help get rid of air pollutants from your living space through natural ventilation. Simply open your windows for at least 15 minutes every day to refresh the air inside your home. Then you’ll literally be able to breathe more easily.
- Windows keep indoor moisture levels stable. Excess indoor moisture can negatively affect the air quality inside your home, creating a muggy, uncomfortable feeling. Because moisture makes air heavier, you may also find it harder to breathe. Again, the sufficient ventilation provided by open windows helps mitigate this issue, and it’s even more effective when your windows are the right style. Some windows, such as double-hung, casement and sliding windows, are generally better at increasing access to natural ventilation. By replacing warm and moisture-laden air with fresh, cooling breezes, windows can improve the air quality of your home.
- Windows reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. How effectively your windows lower VOC emissions will depend on the material they use. If you choose Renewal by Andersen® windows, this won’t be much of an issue. They are made of Fibrex®, a revolutionary composite material that contains at least 40% reclaimed wood fibers by weight, which helps promote a healthier and safer environment.
The Premier Atlanta Window Company
Keeping a healthier and safer home becomes easy when you turn to Renewal by Andersen of Atlanta. With our top-tier replacement windows, we’ll help you improve your home’s indoor air quality. We proudly serve homeowners in Atlanta, GA, and other areas in Fulton County. Schedule a window evaluation by calling us at (866) 609-5033 or filling out this contact form. We’d love to hear from you!
