Proper Air Ventilation

The quality of the air you breathe may not often come to mind. But given the impact it has on your everyday, it’s hard to exaggerate its importance.

Most homes are built from construction materials that steadily off-gas over their lifespan; these pollutants aren’t healthy or comfortable to breathe. Neither is air that’s heavy and stale. Ventilation addresses both problems; it also goes further:

• Removes unwanted smells (cooking, pets, etc.)
• Controls moisture, protecting your walls, floors and belongings
• Prevents mold and keeps pollutants from damaging your health
• Helps you focus; improves your memory and attention span

At Clarum, we build with healthy materials that are good for the planet, so off-gassing is less of a concern. Still it’s vital to ensure a steady supply of fresh air. We accomplish that with the highly effective Zehnder Heat Recovery Ventilator.

Out with the Old… but Not with the Heat

Our homes are sealed and insulated for extreme efficiency; they’re basically airtight. This is good for many reasons: no drafts, greater comfort, lower bills.

That said, it’s an approach that underscores the need for proper ventilation. With no drafts to leak the air in and out, your fresh air source must be planned intentionally.

With the Zehnder Ventilator System, we achieve thorough air circulation along with highly efficient heat recovery. In fact, these ideals go hand-in-hand. In a conventional home, by the time you’ve heated the air, it’s time to send it back outside; meanwhile, the fresh, incoming air is cold, and requires new energy to heat it. The result is an ongoing cycle where you have to continuously generate heat to stay comfortable.

The system we use at Clarum actually recollects 90% of the heat in the stale air before exhausting it, while pre-warming the incoming fresh air – before it reaches your living space. Zehnder is so efficient, you can actually heat your entire home on only 16 watts.

• Completely replace all the air throughout your home 9 times a day
• The Merv 13 air filter ensures incoming air is pure and pollutant-free
• The Zehnder is nearly silent, with no blasting vents
• Opening the windows doesn’t interfere with the system – go right ahead!

Clean, thoroughly breathable air, and a consistent, comfortable temperature throughout your home. Health and comfort should never be underestimated. Nor should the factors that lead to them – air quality included. These are the everyday differences that mean the most.

Talk to us about building your new green home. Call Clarum at 650.322.7069.