Ventilation
A Breath Of Fresh Air
Because we may spend up to 90% of our time indoors, fresh air is extremely important. Ventilation provides an abundance of fresh air and helps control moisture, which minimizes mould growth and structural damage.
A Well-Ventilated Home
In older homes, strategically placed windows allow for cross-ventilation to cool as much of the home as possible when windows are open. There should also be exhaust fans in all bathrooms, and in the kitchen to prevent moisture buildup. In newer homes, mechanical ventilation systems allow for fresh air intake. In high-performance, tightly sealed new homes, a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) delivers fresh air, extracts stale/high-moisture air and recovers 60-90% of heat from the exiting air, saving both energy and money.
| Did You Know? An HRV improves indoor air quality, reduces household odours, helps overcome moisture-related health and structural problems and reduces heating costs. |
For More Information
Green Building
8th Floor, HSBC Bank Place
10250-101 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3P4
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 |
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| green.building@edmonton.ca | |
| Website | (http://www.edmonton.ca/GreenBuilding) |
