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I Was the Cobbler Whose Kids Had No Shoes
posted at 2017-06-22
I started reading up on health issues in older homes. I realized that the U.S. is in the midst of an asthma epidemic. Of the nearly 22 million cases of asthma in the U.S., it is estimated that nearly 5 million of these cases are related to dampness and mold exposure in homes. Other asthma triggers include pet dander, dust mites in bed mattresses, and cockroach droppings.
I eventually installed an interior French drain system in my basement connected to a sump pump. This eliminated basement moisture. We had a BPI GoldStar Contractor with a crew of BPI Building Analysts air seal and insulate the walls and ceilings of the house. They sealed all HVAC ducts so that the comfort systems worked more efficiently. Lastly, all of the crawl spaces were sealed on the floor and walls and insulated properly. These upgrades dramatically improved the comfort and energy efficiency of the home - but more importantly, they also created a dramatic improvement on the quality of the air that we were breathing in our home.
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