Indoor Air Quality Routines
Spring is on the way and soon spring cleaning will be underway. Duct inspection is sometimes overlooked in routine maintenance. There are unnoticed systems in every building that contribute to the quality of the indoor environment. Ducting is found in different applications- bathroom exhaust fans, clothes dryers...
Mold Information
There is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation regarding mold. Reliable information from credible sources is reassuring and will prevent undue panic and alarm. The EPA publishes the following list on its website. Ten Things You Should Know About Mold Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold...
Vapor Air Quality Regulations
The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council has recently made us aware of changing indoor air quality regulations as they relate to vapor- "Vapor intrusion is the process by which chemicals such as petroleum products, chlorinated solvents, and radon that may be present in the subsurface, ground...
Improving Building Environment
We often receive calls for information on a variety of indoor environment challenges. The EPA posts information for several scenarios in its Home Helps publication. The Weather Channel website and OSHA also provide online information. Elevated humidity, wet conditions, and poor ventilation as well as inadequate insulation...
Indoor airPlus
The EPA has a program for home construction that combines energy efficiency with indoor air quality. "A builder must first design a home to earn the ENERGY STAR label — the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. The result is a home that is significantly more energy efficient...