Healthy indoor air guaranteed

People complaining of fatigue or headaches at home and suffering from irritations of the mucous membranes or allergies may find the cause in poor indoor air. Building materials, paints, but also furniture can emit harmful substances and thus pollute the indoor climate. These days, newly built houses are increasingly airtight. As a result, the natural exchange of air is less frequent. This increases the risk of such health complaints. In addition to regular ventilation, it is therefore important to choose building materials with quality seals like EMICODE^® for construction and renovation work. These are certified to be largely free of chemical pollutants and ensure a healthy living environment.

In Germany, people’s interest in their physical well-being is continuously growing. This not only shows in the increasing sales of organic food. When buying building products, eight out of ten Germans make sure that they are healthy for living and environmentally friendly. This is the result of the study “Wohngesundheit Deutschland” carried out in 2018/2019 by BENZ24 and the market research institute Innofact. About two thirds of those surveyed put their trust in quality seals. However, these seals are often granted to ecological products, which are not necessarily healthy for living. Although they are made of sustainable raw materials, they are not always free of harmful substances.

According to the “Wohngesundheit Deutschland” study, the majority (92 percent) of people consider paper wallpaper as harmless. If the paper comes from sustainable sources, it can certainly be ecological. But if the humidity at home is too high because the rooms cool down in winter or are insufficiently ventilated, there is a high risk of mold growth on the wallpaper. If you want to live in a healthy home with unpolluted air, make sure to choose the right building materials. This applies in particular to the materials used on walls and floors like carpets, parquet, vinyl and others.

No matter which floor covering you choose, expert preparation of the substrate is key. If you want to prevent damage, mold or odors caused by the floor structure, the subfloor should be level, sound, clean and dry. It is best to consult a professional floor layer who can assess the condition of the subfloor and knows exactly how to proceed. It is important to use the right materials for preparing the substrate, but also for works carried out on walls and ceilings. The materials should have the lowest possible emissions in order to maximize air hygiene.