Older buildings are often breeding grounds for mold and mildew simply due to the materials used in construction. Furthermore, these materials can release more pollutants when removed or disturbed. Many modern building materials aim to reduce these pollutants both in construction and while being installed. Below, we look at the three ways modern panels can improve indoor air quality and wellness.
Low VOC Emissions
VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are common in building materials like plywood, furniture, and pressed wood products. Other products that release VOCs include paint, solvents, adhesives, furniture polish, and cleaning products. Side effects from VOCs include shortness of breath, coughing, headaches, and nausea. The best way to minimize VOCs within your home or business is by using building materials, paint, and adhesives with low or no emissions. Wall and ceiling panels from Parkland Performance are a great option, with their UL GREENGUARD certification. You should also make sure to air out any building materials for 72 hours. This will allow any emissions to disperse and also ensure that the panels are flat and ready to be installed.
Mold Resistance
Indoor air quality can quickly become a problem when moisture is locked within a room or trapped in materials. Once mold accumulates, it is very hard to remove and will likely continue to come back. The best way to avoid accumulating moisture is by using non-porous building materials. These building materials ensure that moisture cannot seep into products, which prevents mold from forming. Wall, floor, and ceiling panels from Parkland Performance are 100% waterproof and meet the G21 mold and mildew requirements as well as the California Proposition 65 requirements.
Easy Cleaning
Many cleaning products and chemicals are high in VOCs, which impact the indoor air quality whenever they are used. To minimize VOCs, many products recommend use only in well-ventilated areas. However, this is not always possible, and thus a detriment to you, your family, or your employees’ health. Unfortunately, we must keep things clean, so many think these VOCs are unavoidable. You should aim to find cleaning products low in VOCs, but that can still cause ongoing issues as products build up in the materials. The best way to minimize VOCs is by changing how you clean. Do this by choosing easy-to-clean building materials. For example, Parkland Performance wall and floor panels are easy to wipe clean with no chemicals in most instances. Furthermore, when harsher chemicals like bleach are necessary, the non-porous panels ensure there is no seepage into the material itself.
Which Products Should You Use?
Looking to improve indoor air quality within your home or business? Parkland Performance has the solution with a wide range of wall panel options to suit your needs. These panels are 100% VOC-free and fiberglass-free while being impact-resistant. Furthermore, these wall panels do not support the growth of mildew, mold, or bacteria, nor do they allow chemicals to seep into the panel to create buildup. PLAS-TEX panels in particular, are a non-porous, waterproof polymer alloy available in a range of textures and colors.
Parkland Performance
Improve air quality and wellness in your life by using Parkland Performance wall and ceiling panels. The range of textures and finishes allows you to create the aesthetic of your dreams while minimizing VOCs. Take advantage of the many positive qualities of these products and plan your future remodel or construction project with Parkland Performance products. Visit the website today to learn more and find a local supplier.