Smoke haze over Melbourne.
After unprecedented issues with poor air quality, stemming from bushfires across the country, concern for air quality is at an all time high.
In some areas, hazardous levels were reached and homeowners are rightly concerned about long-term effects and how to future-proof their homes.
Cowdroy, a company offering track and sealing products, has released a series of tips for preventing smoke from getting into your home.
- Stay indoors: If a poor air quality alert is issued, try to remain indoors and keep all windows and doors closed.
- Consider adding a filter to your air conditioner. But try to take advantage of clean air to naturally ventilate your home as well. A portable air filter will lower the level of indoor smoke particles.
- Install weather seals or weather strips. This is a component used to seal gaps around moveable building components. It will provide an infiltration barrier against conditioned air creeping out of the house, as well as keeping smoke, dust and insects from entering.
Cowdroy Retail business development manager Peter Doyle says: “Even if your home is well-insulated, smoke can still leak in through gaps. Weather sealing your home against air leaks is one of the simplest and affordable upgrades you can undertake to guard against exterior pollutants. By directly addressing air leakage, weather seals can significantly enhance occupant comfort. It is worth investing in the small things that make a big difference.”
He points out that the CM7 Perimetre Door Seal is suitable for single and double hinged doors, effectively locking in thermal comfort, lowering heating and cooling bills, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the life span of your home.
