Improve Indoor Air Quality with EPA’s Indoor AirPlus Program
As a general contractor, you are responsible for ensuring that your clients’ homes or buildings are safe, comfortable, and healthy. One essential aspect of creating a healthy living or working environment is maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ). Studies have shown that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outside air, which can lead to various health problems for occupants. To address this issue, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the Indoor AirPlus Program, which provides guidelines for constructing or remodeling homes that promote healthier IAQ. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how you can educate your clients on the benefits of enrolling in the EPA’s Indoor AirPlus Program when using your general contracting services.
The Indoor AirPlus Program offers a comprehensive set of guidelines and best practices for residential construction and renovation projects to support IAQ. These guidelines require your clients to adopt specific building strategies that improve indoor air quality while reducing their exposure to air pollutants. As part of your general contracting services, you can explain the various strategies recommended by the program and how they work to improve IAQ. You can also provide cost estimates and comparisons of the various quality solutions.
Experts from Drengr Solutions affirm that one of the primary benefits of the Indoor AirPlus Program is that it helps to reduce your clients’ exposure to harmful air pollutants that can cause health issues such as respiratory problems, headaches, eye irritation, and other health concerns. The program requires that homes be properly ventilated, which helps to reduce moisture levels, mold spores, and other air pollutants.
Another benefit is that homes built according to the Indoor AirPlus Program have a higher resale value than traditional homes. Properties with Indoor AirPlus certification attract buyers who are keen to invest in healthy living environments. Today, there is an increasing demand for improved IAQ, which means homes that follow the EPA guidelines are more valuable and sell faster.
The program is also financially beneficial for homeowners. The guidelines in Indoor AirPlus are designed to lower energy, water, and gas costs while improving IAQ. The program encourages air sealing, efficient ventilation, high-performance filtration, and low-VOC material usage. These strategies can save your clients between 5% to 30% on their energy bills each year.
Another advantage is the program’s recognition and certification. A home or renovation that follows the Indoor AirPlus Program guidelines can earn a certification that demonstrates the property’s ability to maintain superior indoor air quality. Clients who enroll in this program can show off this certification to potential buyers, renters and tenants as proof of their commitment to health and quality living.
As a general contractor, Drengr Solutions substantiates that enrolling your clients in the Indoor AirPlus Program is a smart move. The EPA’s guidelines and recommendations are practical, beneficial, and ultimately save your clients’ money and improve their lives. By educating your clients on why they should enroll, and offering the appropriate expertise, you can build clientele that’s highly health-conscious and appreciates a quality home. With increasing awareness of IAQ and its importance, now is the perfect time to introduce this program to your clients and demonstrate your commitment to both their safety and wellbeing.
