Allergic to your home?
Unfortunately, due to the stack effect, many of these allergens are lurking in our homes. The stack effect is a process in which warm air escapes your home through the attic. As it does, cooler air is pulled up from the basement and crawlspace to the upper levels of your home. It is estimated that 50% of the air we breathe in our homes is air from the crawlspace and basement.
Did you know?
- Over 50% of homes have at least six detectable allergens present.
- The most common health issue affecting children in the U.S. is allergies.
- Even the cleanest homes can have allergens lurking within.
What do allergies cost you?
- Americans with allergies spent about $17.5 billion on health costs.
- Americans lost more than 6 million work and school days due to allergy symptoms.
- 16 million visits were made to the doctor by Americans with allergies.
(These statistics are from a 2010 study.)
What can you do?
- The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology recommends having a dehumidifier installed in your home to remove the moisture that causes allergens.
- SaniDry is an energy-efficient dehumidifier that keeps your home healthy without hiking your energy bill.
If you are looking for an energy efficient dehumidifier in Jeffersonton, Brandy Station, and the surrounding areas, look no further than Fortress Foundation Solutions!
Call us today at 1-800-638-7048 or contact us online for a free estimate!
