Providence Homes is proud to be in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s Indoor airPLUS\u00ae Program. Through this partnership, we are committed to offering ENERGY STAR\u00ae and Indoor airPLUS\u00ae certified homes that provide homeowners with energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality.<\/p>\n
To earn the ENERGY STAR\u00ae and Indoor airPLUS\u00ae labels, a home must meet a set of strict guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing poor indoor air quality. Homes with ENERGY STAR\u00ae and Indoor airPLUS\u00ae certifications offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus moisture control, radon control, pest barriers, improved heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, combustion pollutant control, low emission materials and third party verification.<\/p>\n
Indoor airPLUS\u00ae has these advantages:<\/p>\n
Moisture Control<\/span><\/p>\n -Moisture leads to mold and other biological pollutants that can cause health problems.<\/p>\n -With ENERGY STAR\u00ae and Indoor airPLUS\u00ae, builders use a variety of moisture control features designed to minimize these risks, including improved control of condensation and better roof, wall and foundation drainage.<\/p>\n Radon Control<\/span><\/p>\n -Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive, invisible, and odorless gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.<\/p>\n -Indoor airPLUS\u00ae specifications include radon-resistant construction techniques (in areas with high radon potential).<\/p>\n Pest Management<\/span><\/p>\n -Residue from pests, such as rodents and cockroaches, can trigger allergy and asthma attacks.<\/p>\n -With ENERGY STAR\u00ae and Indoor airPLUS\u00ae, builders seal, caulk or screen where pests may enter a home.<\/p>\n Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)<\/span><\/p>\n -Poorly designed and installed HVAC systems can lead to comfort problems and reduce indoor air quality.<\/p>\n -ENERGY STAR\u00ae with Indoor airPLUS\u00ae includes properly engineered systems, improved duct and equipment installation, improved filtration, and whole-house and spot ventilation to dilute and remove indoor air pollutants.<\/p>\n -Builders also inspect air-handling equipment and ductwork to ensure they are clean and free of debris and provide adequate air flow.<\/p>\n Building Materials<\/span><\/p>\n -The types of materials that builders choose and the way they manage them during construction can improve a home\u2019s indoor air quality.<\/p>\n -Indoor airPLUS\u00ae Specifications reduce the sources of pollutants inside the home by protecting materials stored on-site from weather damage, using materials with less chemicals, and ventilating the home prior to move-in.<\/p>\n Homeowner Education<\/span><\/p>\n -Educating homeowners on maintaining their Indoor airPLUS\u00ae homes is key to good indoor air quality.<\/p>\n -Indoor airPLUS\u00ae homeowners receive a checklist of verified indoor air quality features, and instructions for operating and maintaining equipment to continue minimizing risks of indoor air quality problems.<\/p>\n Only ENERGY STAR\u00ae Certified Homes are eligible to earn the Indoor airPLUS\u00ae label.<\/p>\n To learn more about what goes into your new home visit www.epa.gov\/indoorairplus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Providence Homes is proud to be in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s Indoor airPLUS\u00ae Program. Through this partnership, we are committed to offering ENERGY STAR\u00ae and Indoor airPLUS\u00ae certified homes that provide homeowners with energy efficiency and improved…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":498,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n