EZBreathe and the finished basement!

We here at EZBreathe have lately been receiving calls from homeowners from several different states (Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). What we are being told is that the code enforcement, or city inspectors, are telling them if they want to finish the basement and use it as a living space, that they have to provide mechanical ventilation. In one case, the inspector actually recommended calling us! These were new (and very welcome) types of calls. Some further investigation found that there are requirements in the International Building Code to provide for either natural or mechanical ventilation to ensure adequate fresh air for finished basements. Most states and cities have adopted the code, but not all are enforcing it. There is a somewhat cryptic allowance for ventilation with an appropriate number and size of basement windows. But lets face it, opening basement windows allows the dampest air outside to enter the basement. And, what about during the winter? So is a theoretical ventilation strategy really answering the need?

It is our position that the best strategy is to provide a mechanical means to ensure air exchange not just in the basement, but throughout the home, and the most economical and proven method for doing that is our EZBreathe Ventilation System!