What To Know About Hazardous Waste Material
What is Hazardous Waste Material? There is a range of household products that are considered hazardous materials. The EPA defines hazardous waste/material as leftover household products that can catch fire, react, corrode, or explode under certain circumstances. Hazardous waste can be categorized into four distinct categories: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. Ignitability Ignitable […]
Phase I & II ESA Walkthrough – Commercial Property
What Is A Phase I / Why Do I Need One? Whether it is your first commercial property or your fourth, you may have heard the term Phase I Environmental Site Assessment being thrown around. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment helps determine if a property may have been contaminated by current or previous activity. […]
Guide To Lead Testing and Abatement
Lead is commonly known as a naturally occurring element that has a variety of uses. While many of its applications are beneficial, there are potential risks associated with this element. Many houses built pre-1978 are often subject to elevated levels of lead due to the lead-based paints used for the interior of the home. WHY YOU […]
How To Safely Check For Asbestos
Although hiring a professional for an asbestos check-up and testing is strongly recommended, there are signs that can help you determine if your home or building may have asbestos-containing materials. Building Construction Date Asbestos was among one of the most widely used construction materials from the early 1920s until 1989 when an asbestos ban was […]
What To Expect During The Asbestos Abatement Process
Understanding what the asbestos abatement process will look like is an important part of ensuring proper asbestos removal. That’s why we’ve outlined each step along the way. 1. Before Abatement Prior to the asbestos abatement process, an on-site evaluation should be completed by a prospective asbestos abatement contractor. During the evaluation, your contractor should walk […]
Realtors: Why You Need To Be Present For Your Clients Home Inspection
As a buyer’s real estate agent, you aren’t legally bound to be present during your client’s home inspection, however the benefits of an agent’s presence are massive and it’s common practice for you to be there. For both the agent and the client, it’s not necessary for you to be present during the entire inspection. […]
Air Pollution In The Office – What You Need To Know
What Is Indoor Air Quality Screening? Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) screening measures the levels of pollutants in the air and assesses them against the standards that The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has in place. Alpha Environmental retains the tools, equipment, and expertise to perform residential and commercial air quality screening in order to help our […]
A Guide To Residential Dry Wells
What Is A Dry Well? A dry well tank is an underground structure that disposes of unwanted water from your home – typically stormwater, and at times, gray water, which is all water from your household except for the water from your toilet. It is a covered, porous-walled chamber that allows water to slowly soak […]
How To Fix A Flooded Backyard in Portland, OR
So, your backyard has flooded, again. Not to worry! It may seem like a troublesome undertaking to get it back to normal, but you have a few options on how to fix a flooded backyard. A DIY Backyard Flood Fix You can actually try to use a hose to fix the problem. Essentially, the hose […]
How To Prevent Mold In Your Home This Summer
Mold represents one of the most common household hazards that, if not removed in a timely fashion, offers the potential to be an immensely costly burden for homeowners and tenants. Residents in the Portland area are faced with unique challenges in regard to preventing mold due to the climate and weather. People often associate mold […]
