Lead Testing in Older Homes: Identifying and Addressing Lead-Based Paint Hazards
To keep yourself safe and avoid further exposure, do not try to test or remove lead-based paint by yourself. Instead, have a professional environmental remediation team survey your property and perform lead abatement as necessary.
Water Damage and Indoor Air Quality: Understanding the Link
Most health effects caused by water damage result from mold growth accompanying saturated building materials. Identifying mold growth can help you catch the problem and schedule mold removal before your IAQ drops drastically.
Phase 1 ESA Checklist: Key Steps and Considerations
Conducting Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) before purchasing commercial properties is an excellent way to ensure safety, accurate pricing, and compliance with regulatory standards. A Phase 1 ESA can give you insight into whether the property’s soil is contaminated or if environmentally unfriendly operations like illegal dumping occurred there, protecting you from blame.
The Importance of Timely Fire Damage Cleanup: Avoiding Secondary Damage
Executive Summary Why is it Important to Quickly Cleanup Fire Damage In addition to directly burning components of your home, fires can cause an additional wave of destruction. If cleanup is not thorough and prompt, other problems can arise after extinguishing a house fire. Fires can deliver secondary damage by leaving behind soot and smoke […]
The Hidden Dangers of Smoke Damage: Effects on Health and Property
Key Takeaways How Does Smoke Affect Your Health and Property? House fires deliver multiple waves of destruction—in addition to the fire itself, smoke can linger around, posing a threat to you and your property. Smoke is a mixture of gas and fine particles that can cause health complications after exposure. When unchecked, smoke can irritate […]
What are the Different Types of Water Damage?
Key Takeaways Understanding the Different Classifications of Water Damage Water damage can occur from various sources, including leaky pipes, floods, or broken sprinkler systems. Different types of water damage can be grouped into categories and classes based on severity. Categories are intended to label the water’s contamination level, and classes are used to explain how […]
Understanding Indoor Air Pollutants
Executive Summary What to Know About Indoor Air Pollutants Due to buildings’ enclosed nature, indoor air can have 200% to 500% times more pollutants than open spaces. Particulate matter, airborne chemicals, and other pollutants can hinder your property’s indoor air quality (IAQ), increasing the inhabitants’ risk of respiratory diseases like asthma. In extreme cases, long-term […]
How to Combat Mold Growth During High-Humidity Months
Executive Summary Abating Mold Growth in High Humidity High-humidity environments hold a significant amount of water vapor in the air, giving mold the moisture it needs to survive and spread its spores for reproduction. Moisture problems are common in bathrooms, basements, attics, and poorly ventilated rooms, putting them at a higher risk of mold growth. […]
Indoor Air Quality Screening: A Comprehensive Guide for Property Owners
Key Takeaways Understanding Indoor Air Quality Screening as a Property Owner Since Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors, IAQ can significantly affect their health status. If a building has poor air quality, its inhabitants can experience uncomfortable symptoms like asthma, poor sleep, dizziness, and headaches. Indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments evaluate the air […]
Can Mold Grow in Cold Temperatures?
Key Takeaways Many people think mold is out of sight and out of mind once the rainy spring and humid summer pass and cold weather sets in. However, this is a common misconception. It’s important to be aware of it year-round, as mold can sneakily grow even in cold environments with the right conditions. With […]
