“Indoor Air Quality” refers to the cleanliness, purity, and healthiness of the air within buildings and enclosed spaces, affecting the well-being and comfort of occupants. IAQ is like your best friend, making your space healthier, happier, and way more awesome! At Sygma Environmental, our mission is simple: we want you to breathe clean, healthy air at home and work.
Improved IAQ in the workplace can enhance the productivity of employees. Poor air quality can lead to discomfort and health problems, resulting in absenteeism and reduced efficiency.
Poor IAQ can lead to a range of health issues, including allergies, respiratory problems, headaches, and fatigue. Long-term exposure to indoor air pollutants can contribute to more severe conditions such as asthma and other chronic respiratory diseases.
delivering the best indoor air quality possible.
Good IAQ ensures that indoor spaces are comfortable to inhabit. Proper temperature, humidity, and ventilation contribute to a pleasant living or working environment.
Maintaining clean indoor air helps reduce the presence of allergens like dust mites, pollen, and mold spores, which can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Healthy indoor air is particularly important for those with respiratory conditions such as asthma or COPD. Poor IAQ can exacerbate these conditions and make it harder to manage symptoms.
Improving indoor air quality can help reduce stress and improve overall mental well-being.
Proper ventilation and air quality management can enhance energy efficiency by ensuring that heating and cooling systems operate optimally. This can lead to cost savings and a reduced environmental impact.
We thoroughly assess the air quality in your indoor space, like a health checkup for your environment. Our goal is to understand exactly what’s in the air you breathe.
We’re not just about fixing problems; we’re about creating a space that’s safer, healthier, and more comfortable for you and your loved ones. We’re your trusted experts for all things IAQ, committed to delivering the best indoor air quality possible.
Our team includes Certified Indoor Environmentalists (CIE) accredited by the American Council for Certified Accreditation (ACAC). We are also a member of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA).
For more information and to learn about the causes and effects of poor indoor air quality, you can read a paper authored by our lead consultant during his previous role at this link: Causes and Effects of Poor Indoor Air Quality.
Our services include comprehensive air quality monitoring, where we check for various parameters such as:
Additionally, we can inspect your air-conditioning and ventilation systems to assess their condition, efficiency, and location. We also review the design of these systems to understand how they may impact your IAQ.
Most pollutants affecting IAQ come from sources inside buildings, while some originate outdoors.
Cleaning supplies, paints, insecticides, adhesives, aerosol sprays and other commonly used products introduce many different chemicals, including VOCs, directly into the indoor air.
Stoves, fireplaces, and heaters that burn fuels like gas, oil, or wood can produce carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and other combustion byproducts.
Smoking indoors releases harmful chemicals and particulate matter, causing indoor air pollution and health risks.
Some building materials, like asbestos and formaldehyde in insulation, can emit VOCs over time. Formaldehyde, a type of VOCs, is also found in some furniture. The process of construction or renovation can release dust and particles that degrade IAQ.
These include mold, pollen, pet dander, and dust mites, which thrive in damp or poorly ventilated areas. High humidity levels can promote mold growth, while low humidity can lead to dry skin and respiratory issues.
Inadequate ventilation can trap pollutants indoors, leading to poor indoor air quality.
Pollutants from outside, such as vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions, can enter indoor spaces through ventilation and open windows.
Let’s work together to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. Contact us today to get started!