Whether you’re opening up your living space, redoing the bathroom, or adding a bedroom to your McKinney, Texas home, renovations can get messy. If your family suffers from allergies or asthma, it’s in your best interest to make sure that dust and debris don’t make symptoms worse. Keep your family healthy and happy with these four tips for protecting indoor air quality during a home renovation.
Test for Dangerous Substances
No matter how long you’ve lived in your home, there’s a chance it can harbor dangerous substances ranging from mold to asbestos. Since a major renovation can cause these substances to circulate through your home’s air supply, test for them before starting any major projects. If your home does test positive for mold or asbestos, be sure to follow recommended remediation procedures before moving forward with construction.
Ventilate the Work Area
Stale air isn’t healthy for anyone, especially when sawdust, insulation particles, and paint chemicals are present in large amounts. Use commercial or industrial fans to move stale air out and pull fresh air into the workspace, and open windows if possible. If your home has a history of poor ventilation, call an experienced HVAC technician to suggest some permanent modifications.
Close the Air Vents
If your renovation is isolated to one area of your home, seal it off as completely as possible. Use plastic sheeting to separate the work area from your living area. Close and cover the air vents in the work area to prevent dust- or debris-filled air from circulating throughout your home.
Schedule Preventive Maintenance
When the end of your home renovation is on the horizon, schedule preventive maintenance for your HVAC system. Along with a much-needed air filter replacement, a routine tuneup gives you an opportunity to adjust your HVAC system for optimal performance in its newly renovated environment.
Home renovations don’t have to compromise your indoor air quality. Call the HVAC system experts at Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating to schedule preventive maintenance or learn about upgrade options: 888-414-4655.
