Home Renovations for People with Allergies

Home Renovations for People with Allergies

Home Renovations for People with Allergies

  • Posted by Tech 24 Construction

Building Products Promoting Allergy Relief

By taking allergy and asthma considerations into account from the start, home renovation projects can take great care of your health. This leaves you free to focus on enjoying life with the people you love. For maximum benefits, it’s important to include allergy-reducing strategies during pre-construction planning, such as the following:

 

During Remodeling and Construction

Some construction materials can make life difficult on allergy-sufferers, especially those with a high amount of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. These give off strong fumes that irritate airways. Excellent home renovation contractors work with you to utilize alternate materials with reduced VOCs, in addition to carefully controlling construction-related dust and debris.

● Home structure: Standard plywood and particleboard can give off significant fumes, both during and long after renovation. Renovation contractors can offer low-VOC workarounds when requested.
● Cabinets: Many cabinets utilize high-VOC particleboard. If you speak with your contractor or cabinet manufacturer from the start about allergy concerns, they can provide materials that look gorgeous and let you breathe freely.
● Landscaping: Families with allergies should consider plants and flowers that add beautiful aesthetics without causing large amounts of pollen and other allergens.

 

Areas To Upgrade for Allergy Prevention

Remodeling projects and home additions provide the perfect opportunity to tailor every space to allergy relief. In reality, many of these processes are considered the best building practices anyway.

● Windows and doors: After installation, all windows, doors and ventilation ducts should be carefully sealed. This eliminates exterior airflow and provides better energy efficiency.
● Moisture and mold-resistant materials: Materials used for construction, such as backer boards, insulation and wood structures, should be moisture- and mold-resistant. Preventing mold formation is a major help in preventing future allergies.
● VOC-free paint: Opting for VOC-free paint doesn’t limit your color options in any way. High-quality acrylics are available in a variety of finish options and also provide great washability, so there’s no downside when it comes to creating stunning home décor.
● Flooring: Many allergy experts recommend choosing hard-surface flooring instead of carpeting. Tile, wood flooring, marble, and other smooth surfaces are easy to clean and won’t hide dust mites as carpeting can. If you have your heart set on the warmth of carpeting, attractive washable area rugs are one option to enjoy the best of both worlds.

 

Essential Home Systems for Allergy Relief

These high-tech systems add incredible comfort and allergy relief for you and your family.

● HVAC: A whole-house heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system (HVAC) give you total control over indoor airflow and air quality. Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy perfect temperatures no matter what the weather is like outside.
● HEPA filtration: An additional option for your HVAC system, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can remove pollen, mold spores, pet dander, smoke and dust mites throughout the home.
● Humidity control systems: If you live in an area with a moist climate, removing excess humidity via dehumidification systems is vital. This prevents mold formation and creates an optimal environment for breathing comfort.
● Ventilation: An essential part of pre-construction planning is ensuring the home has sufficient ventilation to remove moisture. High-efficiency ventilation fans work wonders in bathrooms, laundry rooms and other areas prone to moisture.
● Smart Thermostat: Many state-of-the-art thermostats are equipped with apps that allow you to monitor air quality from anywhere. In addition, smart thermostats specifically designed for allergy relief keep an eye on pollen levels both inside and outside the home, increasing ventilation automatically when detecting higher-than-normal levels.

 

The Best Home Renovation Contractors Make Allergy Relief a Breeze

At Tech 24 Construction, every part of a home renovation is carefully designed to provide maximum comfort for you and your family. We work with you to determine the best materials to use and the processes needed to create the home of your dreams while also improving allergy protection. Contact our professionals to get started with responsible pre-construction planning.