Building owners obtain points in LEED system with proper filtration. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System represents the U.S. Green Building Council’s effort to provide a national standard for what constitutes a “green building.” It is a design guideline and third-party certification tool that has become increasingly popular over … More
Proper Filter Installation Ensures Maximum Performance
Gaps between filters can cause significant decreases in filter efficiency. Proper filter installation is a key ingredient in ensuring filter effectiveness. Gaps between filters can create pathways for entry of major quantities of particles. Dr. Jeffrey Siegel of the University of Texas at Austin has found that a 10-millimeter gap between filters can substantially drop … More
There’s Something in the Air
Indoor Air Chemistry – Creating the “Chemical Soup” of IAQ