Your windows serve as a visual element in your home, framing gorgeous views of the outdoors and letting in copious amounts of sunlight. What’s more, your windows can help keep your living space safe and healthy by improving indoor air quality. Our window specialists explain more here.
Windows Encourage Natural Ventilation
Dust, pollen, pet dander and other airborne pollutants linger inside your home, and constant exposure to these harmful elements can trigger allergies and cause respiratory issues in residents. Windows help get rid of these unwanted particles through natural ventilation. To take full advantage of this function, open your windows for at least 15 minutes to allow fresh air into your rooms.
Windows Regulate Moisture Levels
Excess moisture can compromise your home’s indoor air quality. The air can feel like it’s pressing against your skin. Some people even find it difficult to breathe when the moisture level is at an all-time high. Again, the ventilation provided by open windows can help address this problem. It’s more effective when windows are of the right style. Casement and sliding windows are great at bringing in fresh air and letting out moist, stale air.
Windows Reduce Volatile Organic Compound Emissions
How effectively your windows can decrease the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in your home depends on their material. While you can’t eliminate these toxins, you can keep them to a minimum if you choose responsibly manufactured products. Windows made with Fibrex® composite material contain at least 40% reclaimed wood fibers by weight, keeping volatile organic compound levels as low as possible.
Install top-of-the-line replacement windows and improve the air quality in your home with Renewal by Andersen® of Greater Philadelphia. Contact us today at (610) 563-2190 to learn more about our products and services, or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation with our design team. We look forward to hearing from you!
