Remodeling Your Home? Have You Considered Indoor Air Quality?

Sufficient amounts of Air:

For bathrooms, ASHRAE 62.99 recommends that you exhaust 25 cubic feet per minute (cfm) with a continuously operating fan, or 50 cfm with a fan that you turn on and off as needed.

Note that you might incorporate a bath fan into your overall ventilation strategy.

Click on the area of the house where you plan to remodel. Regardless of which room or rooms you will be remodeling, you should review our discussion on "Addressing Indoor Environmental Concerns During Remodeling," specifically our recommendations on good work practices.

Disclaimer: The information provided in these pages is based upon current scientific and technical understanding of the issues presented. Following the advice given will not necessarily provide complete protection in all situations or against all health hazards that may be caused by indoor air pollution and other indoor environmental contaminants. Mention of any trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

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