Indoor Air Problems

Ventilation, Filtration, and Purification are the friends of good air quality. Here are the enemies of poor air quality:

Biological Growth (Mold)
Biological growths, such as mold, present dangerous health risks, and the longer they are permitted to thrive, the harder they are to remediate. Unfortunately just because you do not see or smell some sort of biological growth, it does not mean your building is safe from them. Having a certified professional test and analyze your buildings air is one way to determine if you have an issue or have conditions that may lead to a biological growth issue in the future.

Humidity & Water Leaks
A water leak or humidity issue, although they may seem to be a minor inconvenience, if not properly addressed, can lead to large-scale remediation and damage to your building. Humidity controls are important for occupant comfort, but that’s not the only reason. Bad humidity can cause printer problems and static issues, among other problems. And unchecked humidity adds to your utility costs. That’s because for your air conditioning units to remove moisture, they have to cool your air to very low temperatures (cold air holds less moisture) and then reheat the air to a comfortable temperature. Calvert-Jones can show you how to reduce the need for reheating through demand-based ventilation, where the volume of ventilation air is controlled based on the number of people in the space.

Air Infiltration
Air inevitably enters a building, but preventable air infiltration can be minimized with testing and analysis. Air infiltration can destroy the performance of ventilation systems. It not only adds to the quantity of air entering the building but may also distort the intended airflow pattern to the detriment of overall indoor air quality and comfort, as well as being highly inefficient.