Purchasing a home is major decision for anyone, but this can be an especially nerve-racking time for first-time homebuyers. First-time homebuyers may be overwhelmed with the process of looking for a home, negotiating a sales price, getting a mortgage and … [Read more...]
Mold Assessment Example
The following images are from a mold assessment we performed on an unoccupied home. Because HVAC was not being used, the resulting lack of relative humidity(RH) control turned a minor roof leak into a major problem. In this case, remediation will require … [Read more...]
National Healthy Homes Month 2018
In June of 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) inaugurated the first National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM). The theme that year was “Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home.” Today, the annual month-long celebration … [Read more...]
Improve Your IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)
What is Indoor Air Quality? Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ, measures the quality of the air in and around buildings, primarily in relation to the welfare of those who live and work within. Maintaining a healthy IAQ in your home or business is critical to the … [Read more...]
Aspergillosis & Moldy Indoor Environments
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that aspergillosis is a disease caused by a common type of fungus, known as Aspergillus, which lives indoors and outdoors. While the CDC states that most people breathe in Aspergillus spores … [Read more...]
Laundry Room – Fire, Water & Mold Prevention
For many people, having a laundry room in their home to wash and dry their clothes is high on their “must have” list. Having a washing machine and clothes dryer in a home provides convenience and increased property values, but they also can increase … [Read more...]
Air Conditioner Preventive Maintenance & Indoor Air Quality
When hot outdoor temperatures arrive, a properly functioning central home air conditioner provides a comfortable indoor environment for building occupants. Depending on where people live, air conditioning could be a luxury or an absolute … [Read more...]
Seasonal Allergies & Things to Avoid Indoors
Seasonal allergies impact millions of people each year with symptoms ranging from a runny or stuffy nose to itchy eyes. Commonly referred to as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies begin for many people during the spring months when trees … [Read more...]
Spring Maintenance Tips for a Healthy Home
Spring ushers in longer days of sunlight and warmer weather and it’s also good time to check the condition of a home or commercial property. Performing some preventive spring maintenance tasks now can help to ensure a property is in good condition to … [Read more...]
Carpeting and Your Indoor Air Quality
Whether building a new home or commercial building, remodeling, or repairing a property due to water damage or another event, choosing the type of flooring to be installed is an important decision. In many circumstances, carpeting is selected due to its … [Read more...]
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