Introduction to IAQ

Over the last several years much attention has been focused on air pollution. Most urban cities now have “Save the Air” programs in place to minimize air pollution caused by vehicle emissions, supplying the commuting public with free public transportation for the day. Up until recently, not many scientists had paid much attention to the quality of air within homes and other buildings, despite the fact that U.S. government research indicates that people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors.

In fact, in many cases, the air within buildings can actually be more polluted than the air outside. Couple that with the amount of time most people spend indoors, and you have a recipe for a health related disaster.

Causes of Indoor Pollutants

Poor indoor air quality can be caused by asbestos, formaldehyde, household cleaning chemicals, lead, nitrogen dioxide, radon, tobacco smoke, respirable particles and biological pollutants like bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus.

ACP, the manufacturer of the Evoba Wood Ceiling System is dedicated to improving IAQ. Our wood components are finished with low-emitting stains and topcoat material.