Can a Proper Building Envelope Restoration Improve the Air Quality in a Building?

Building air quality is a measure of the number of pollutants, temperature, and humidity of the air. These factors can all affect not only the health and comfort of occupants, but also the longevity of a building. A building envelope is an essential system in keeping a structure sealed tight, ensuring water remains where it should be, and air is properly filtered.

A building with a faulty envelope will not properly prevent water from going where it should not be. This can result in moisture buildup, mildew, condensation and even mold. Mold spores are a hazard to occupants of any building, and can massively reduce the air quality in a building. It is therefore essential that a building envelope restoration is carried out to keep out water, keep the building dry, and prevent the buildup of mold.

Proper building envelope restorations can also improve air quality in a building by preventing unwanted air flow. By making a building more air-tight, air can be recycled and circulated through an HVAC or other filtration systems. Humidity can also be monitored and regulated with humidifiers or dehumidifiers. If the outside air quality is low, having a proper building envelope will keep the bad air out, and good air in.

If you find that your building envelop is beginning to show wear and break down, now may be the time to contact Westerly Restoration building envelope services and increase the air quality in your building. Being proactive can prevent larger problems such as rot, mold, and occupant health problems, ultimately saving you money and time in the long run.