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Facts on indoor air that may present the greatest health risk to you and your family.

Indoor air is 8-10 times more polluted than outdoor air.
People spend, on average, 90% of their time indoors – at home, work or school.
Homes today contain an estimated 1,500 hazardous compounds from approximately 3,000 man-made products.

Between 5% and 10% of children now suffer from asthma

Healthy Living Benefits

Cleaner Indoor Air – Mechanical ventilation systems bring in fresh filtered air to every room. Clean air is brought into the house while stale air is continuously exhausted. The entry of allergy-aggravating dust and pollen from outside is controlled and the indoor air pollutants (such as radon, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and particulates) are removed.

Eliminate Indoor Moulds – Tighter seal and better ventilation prevent moisture problems which can lead to mould.

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