b'Breathe Easy in Your New Indoor airPLUS HomeEnjoy the peace-of-mind that only comes only knowing your home was designed and built for improved Better Environments indoor air quality and energy Inside and OutWhat does it take to earn an efficiency. Indoor airPLUS label? Look for the U.S. Environmental ProtectionWhat Does It Take to Earn Better Environments Inside and OutAgency (EPA) Indoor airPLUS and ENERGYStart with ENERGY STAR the Indoor airPLUS Label?STAR labels on your new home. Look for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) IndoorEvery Indoor airPLUS home must first earnairPLUS and ENERGY STARthe ENERGY STAR Certified Home label, the Reduced indoor air pollutants help protectlabels in your new home. HomesStart with ENERGY your family inside. Reduced greenhouse gastrusted symbol of energy efficiencySTAR Certification. ENERGY displaying these labels incorporate technologies and design that emissions help protect the air outside.STAR certified homes are between 15% and provide unparalleled comfort, durability and energy efficiency, 30% more energy efficient than code-built Every Indoor airPLUS home Homes displaying the Indoor airPLUS andhomes.must first earn the ENERGY while also reducing indoor air pollutants and protecting your ENERGY STAR Certified Home labels provideSTAR Certified Home label,What features are included inBuilding Materials:Many building materials family inside your home. Reduced greenhouse gas emissionsunparalleled energy efficiency, comfort,Add indoor air quality improvementsrelease chemicals (often called volatile organic also help pr the air outside. Indoor, and peace of mind. airPLUS and ENERGYthe trusted symbol of energyIndoor airPLUS homes? compounds, or VOCs) into the indoor air, durabilityotect , indoor air quality Additional home design and construction STAR deliver all of these advantages, all at the same time. efficiency. ENERGY STARsometimes long after the home is constructed. features are included in the Indoor airPLUS certified homes are betweenMold and Moisture Control: Excess moisture label to help protect homes from airbornebreeds mold, attracts pests and deterioratesThese chemicals can produce strong odors, and 15% and 30% more energycause eye, nose, and throat irritation, as well as contaminants. These features stop airbuilding materials. Mold is a common trigger for efficient than code-built homes. other effects in sensitive people. Indoor airPLUS pollutants at the source and properly sealallergy and asthma symptoms. Indoor airPLUS and ventilate the home.homes have additional construction features,homes use no-VOC or low-VOC paints, carpets, Add Indoor Air Qualityincluding improved roof, wall, and foundationand low-formaldehyde manufactured wood Finish with independent verification drainage to keep water where it belongsproducts.ImprovementsThe homeAs energy performance and keyoutside of the home. Moisture-resistant buildingPest Management:Pests, like rodents and dditional home design andmaterials are also required in moisture-sensitive indoor air quality features are verified by ancockroaches, can trigger allergy and asthma construction features includedareas of the home and building materials aresymptoms, as well as cause structural damage. independent third-party inspector to ensure in the Indoor airPLUS labelrequired to be kept dry during construction. Indoor airPLUS homes seal or screen pest entry that the builder has met all of EPAs rigorous protect homes from airbornepoints, reducing the need for pesticide use.guidelines for energy efficiency and indoor airEfficient Heating, Ventilating, and Air-quality. contaminants. These featuresConditioning Systems (HVAC):PoorlyRadon Resistance:Radon is the second Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important? stop air pollutants at the sourcedesigned and installed HVAC systems can lead toleading cause of lung cancer. In high-radon and properly seal and ventilatecomfort and air quality problems. ENERGY STARzones, Indoor airPLUS homes are built using If you asked your average homeowner to make a list ofthe home. certified homes include properly engineeredradon-resistant construction techniques. some of their top concerns, things like mold, radon, carbonsystems and quality installation requirements. Finish with IndependentIndoor airPLUS homes add enhanced filtration;Homeowner Education: After purchasing a monoxide and toxic chemicals would undoubtedly be on it. Indoor airPLUS construction specificationsadditional dehumidification capacity in warm,home with the Indoor airPLUS label, owners Poor indoor air quality can lead to eye irritation, headaches,Verification receive a checklist of verified indoor air quality are designed to improve the indoor air qualitymoist climates; and inspection of air handling (IAQ) in new homes compared to minimumThe homes energy performancesystems and duct work to ensure they are clean,features, and instructions for operating and allergies, respiratory problems such as asthma, and other code. However, these features cannot preventand key indoor air qualityfree of debris, and provide adequate airflow. maintaining equipment to continue minimizing serious health issues. risks of indoor air quality problems.all IAQ problems. Occupant behavior is alsofeatures are verified by anCombustion Venting:Fuel-burning appliances EPA studies have shown that levels of many indoor airimportant for IAQ. Products used in the homeindependent third-partycan release dangerous gases, like carbon pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoor levels. by its occupants and smoking indoors mayinspector to ensure that themonoxide. All ENERGY STAR and IndoorFor more information, visit Since most people spend close to 90% of their time indoors, itairPLUS labeled homes include furnaces, water both negatively impact the homes IAQ and thebuilder has met all of EPAswww.epa.gov/indoorairplusperformance of the specified Indoor airPLUSheaters, and other combustion appliances that stands to reason that keeping indoor pollution levels as low asrigorous guidelines for energy possible is the smart thing to do for you and your family. are specially vented to prevent back drafting of features. efficiency and indoor air quality. pollutants into the home. All Indoor airPLUS homes also include carbon monoxide alarms in each sleeping area.'