Is indoor air quality a concern in a stress-skin paneled house?
Stress-skin insulation has shown positive impacts on the quality, comfort and
energy savings of structures, but also created the need for controlled
ventilation. Many of today's indoor airborne pollutants can be effectively
controlled, actually increasing the comfort and livability of a structure.
Mechanical ventilation has been proven effective in mitigating fumes from
combustion appliances, radon, formaldehyde and even pollutants such as excess
humidity and tobacco smoke. In order to remove the contaminated air, an exhaust
is essential. Typically, that exhausted air is replaced with fresh air from
outside the structure.