The benefits of window replacement are endless, from better insulation to reducing energy bills. But one benefit that isn’t discussed frequently is how replacing your windows improves your home’s air quality. If you have old, broken, or faulty windows, replacing them could result in a marked improvement in your health and well-being!
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
While air pollution is usually considered an outdoor issue, it can creep indoors if you don’t have reliable windows and doors to seal it out. Indoor air quality may also be impacted by interior air pollutants such as molds, viruses, and allergens. Many of us spend most of our time indoors and at home. Even if your only at-home activity is sleeping, you’ll spend one-third of your life in your home!
Indoor air quality is even more important for vulnerable populations such as children, older adults, and people with preexisting conditions. If you or someone in your household fits in one of these categories, it may be time to check indoor air quality!
How Window Replacement Improves Indoor Air Quality
Replacing your windows improves indoor air quality by creating a better seal between outside air and inside air, making it easier for your home to maintain and circulate healthy air. Here are a few specific examples of how replacing your windows can give your indoor air quality a boost:
Better Ventilation Control
Windows are a major component of your home’s ventilation system, allowing you to open them when you need to let in some fresh air (i.e., if you accidentally burn dinner!) or seal them shut on a particularly cold day. This ability to manually adapt your home’s ventilation is important for maintaining good air quality in your home.
Rolox double-hung windows are made with easy-to-operate tilt-in sashes that not only make for optimal ventilation control, they also make it super easy to clean your windows!
Seal Against Outdoor Air Pollutants
Drafty windows are a problem for all kinds of reasons, one of which is that they may allow outdoor air pollutants like smog, smoke from summer forest fires, or high pollen counts to get into your home’s airflow. Window replacement gets rid of those old, unreliable windows and seals up your home with new and improved windows that you can count on to keep unwanted pollutants out!
Rolox windows have an advanced triple weather stripping seal that pairs beautifully with our custom window sizing to ensure a perfect fit with no gaps or leaks. You won’t need to worry about outdoor air pollutants with Rolox windows standing vigil!
Decrease Mold-Growing Humidity
Humidity in the home can cause all kinds of problems for your health and for the integrity of your home. High humidity levels in your home mean excess moisture, which quickly turns your home into a breeding ground for mold growth. The spores released by mold are bad for your health, resulting in respiratory issues or triggering allergies in some people.
Moisture around your windows can also cause wood rot or other forms of humidity damage in your home that may result in costly repairs, so air quality matters for your physical house just as much as it matters for you and your household! Just as replacement windows seal out pollutants, they also keep condensation and humidity under control.
Reduce VOC Emissions
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can cause all manner of health issues, including respiratory problems, allergic reactions, organ damage, and even cancer. VOCs occur in the home from many sources, including:
- Paint and paint strippers
- Cleaners and disinfectants
- Aerosols and air fresheners
- Pesticides
- Fuels and automotive products
- Furniture polish and wood finishers
- Solvents and thinners (i.e. nail polish remover, paint thinner)
- Craft and hobby supplies (glue, adhesives, carbonless copy paper)
- Cement-based building materials
- Windows!
Wait, did we just say windows? Yes, it turns out VOCs are released from old windows, especially those made with traditional window materials such as window paints and older forms of PVC used in vinyl windows. Fortunately, modern window design prioritizes using materials with low or zero VOC emissions. Rolox windows are made of safe, zero-emission vinyl and come in a variety of colors so you don’t have to add extra VOCs by painting your frames!
Improved HVAC Efficiency
If your windows aren’t energy efficient, then your HVAC system will have to work overtime to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This can impact air circulation and quality as your HVAC is struggling to keep up with fluctuating temperatures and air quality. Upgrading to energy-efficient replacement windows may be just what your HVAC needs to keep your air quality in peak condition!
Bring the Fresh Air in Your Home with Rolox Windows!
Don’t hold your breath over replacing your windows! Window replacement can have a significant positive impact on your health and the integrity of your home. If you’ve noticed poor air quality in your home for any of the reasons listed above, it may be time to think about replacing your windows.
Contact us to learn how Rolox replacement windows can help you breathe easy, both literally and figuratively!
