Challenges of the Modern Home: Air Quality in Well-Insulated Homes

New houses today are often very well insulated, with the aim of reducing energy losses and maintaining a comfortable indoor environment. However, this intense insulation can lead to indoor air quality problems. As insulation reduces the natural inflow and outflow of air, the indoor environment can become closed and not adequately refreshed. This can lead to the accumulation of moisture, gases and harmful substances such as toxic gases and fungi, with negative effects on the health and comfort of the occupants. In addition, insufficient ventilation can create unwanted odors and gases, making the indoor environment less pleasant. Thus, it is important to take steps to ensure good indoor air quality, such as using ventilators and regularly inspecting and maintaining ventilation systems.

Indoor Air Pollution: The Invisible Threat to Our Health

Indoor air pollution refers to the presence of harmful or irritating substances in the air inside enclosed spaces such as homes, offices, schools and other buildings. These substances can come from various sources, such as burning fuels, emissions from electrical appliances, construction materials, as well as various activities such as cooking and cleaning. Indoor air pollution can affect the health and well-being of people who live or work in those spaces.

Harmful substances that can cause indoor air pollution include:

• Smoke from smoking
• Combustion gases from appliances such as fireplaces, radiators, and air conditioners
• Excipients from building materials, either from the materials themselves or from the manufacturing process
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that come from various products and materials, such as cleaners, paints, detergents, and furniture
• Common allergens such as dust, mold, and dust mites
• Carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) appear indoors mainly due to the burning of fuels or other energy sources. Although both are invisible and odorless, they can cause serious health problems when there is a high concentration of them in the air.

Some of their characteristics are:

Carbon dioxide (CO2):

• It is mainly produced by the breathing of humans and animals, as well as by the burning of fuels.
• High concentrations can cause a feeling of indifference, fatigue and insomnia.

Carbon monoxide (CO):

• Produced during the insufficient combustion of fuels such as wood, oil, natural gas and coal.
• It is invisible and odorless, so detecting it in the air is difficult without special devices.
• Unsafe installations and faulty combustion devices can lead to high concentrations of CO, which can be fatal.

Maintaining Harmony and Comfort: Indoor Thermal Comfort

Indoor thermal comfort is the key factor for the quality of life at home. Through the ideal temperature, appropriate humidity and air circulation, we create an environment that offers comfort and well-being. The smooth feeling of warmth in winter and coolness in summer, combined with the renewed and clean atmosphere, create an ideal environment for everyday life your. With solutions that ensure this thermal comfort, we help create a warm and welcoming environment in your home.

Mechanical Ventilation: The Ultimate Choice for High Quality Air at Home

Domestic mechanical ventilation refers to the use of mechanical systems to exchange air within a building. These systems include fans, ventilators, and exhaust air pumps designed to remove dirt, moisture, and allergens from inside the building.

Mechanical ventilation provides a solution to the problem of poor indoor air quality by providing continuous and efficient air circulation. This is achieved by bringing in fresh air from outside and removing air that has become polluted due to activities inside the building. Through the continuous exchange of air, mechanical ventilation keeps the internal environment fresh, preventing the prevalence of humidity, the accumulation of allergenic substances and the creation of unpleasant odors.

Mechanical ventilation can help deal with indoor air pollution in the following ways:

• Air Replacement: Mechanical ventilation can ifreplace polluted air with fresh air from outside, thus improving indoor air quality.
• Ventilation with Filters: Mechanical ventilation units can be equipped with filters that remove harmful substances from the air before it enters the room.
• Humidity Regulation: Mechanical ventilation can also help regulate indoor humidity, preventing the growth of mold and germs that can affect air quality.
• Removal of Gaseous Pollutants: Mechanical ventilation can ensure the removal of gaseous pollutants from sources such as smoking or cooking.
• Better Air Circulation: Mechanical ventilation can improve air circulation within the space, ensuring uniform distribution of air and preventing the accumulation of pollutants in specific areas.

Top Choice in the World of Ventilation: BLAUBERG High Quality Mechanical Ventilation Solutions with Heat Recovery

Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery is a system used to improve the energy efficiency of a building. It works by providing fresh air inside the building while at the same time recovering heat from the air that is rejected outside. This type of ventilation uses heat exchangers, which transfer the heat from the exhaust air to the fresh air entering the building. In this way, the system reduces heat losses and reduces the energy consumption of the building.

Blauberg offers solutions in mechanical ventilation with heat recovery by providing high-quality ventilation system components that help reduce energy consumption and improve the energy efficiency of buildings. In addition, Blauberg provides advanced ventilation control and management systems that allow them to be adapted to the needs of each building, thus ensuring the efficient operation of the ventilation system.