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Article: On the house: Keep a close watch on air quality in your home
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- Capital (Annapolis)
- Article date:
- April 1, 2006
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air quality
in your home can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air.
Ironically, this condition is due in part to the significant
advancements that have been made in attempts to improve home comfort,
lower utility bills and reduce energy consumption. Tighter, more
energy-efficient homes prohibit the free exchange of air that was
typical of their drafty predecessors. Consequently, chemicals present
in building materials are not as easily dissipated and can aggravate
allergies, depending upon one's sensitivity to certain chemicals.
Fortunately, there is a trend toward more environmentally friendly
and people friendly building ...