AirMD's Green Blog

Remediation Management

The process of remediation management is providing solutions and oversight to remediation projects. Whether the involvement is managing initial project scope, cost estimating or assessing circumstances that may result in negative consequences to remediation projects, having and implementing a proper management plan is critical.

Ensuring compliance with all aspects of…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Remediation Management

Moisture Intrusion in Buildings

Moisture is commonly regarded as the single greatest threat to durability and long-term performance of buildings. Excessive building exposure to moisture is a common cause of significant damage to building components and materials and unhealthy indoor environments. Serious adverse effects can result from moisture problems in buildings. Successful management…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Moisture Intrusion in Buildings

Building Science

Building science is the collection of scientific data and knowledge to assist with the analysis and control of buildings and building environments. Building science in this guide is associated with building envelope, moisture management and indoor air quality.

Building envelopes are a physical separator between the indoors and outdoors and…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Building Science

Volatile Organic Compounds

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a large group of carbon-based chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature. There are thousands of different VOCs produced and used indoors. However, many can be problematic to occupants when present in higher concentrations.

Concentrations of VOCs are higher indoors (up to ten times higher)…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Volatile Organic Compounds

What Is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome?

Potential homeowners are always warned about having a mold inspection done before purchase, and in the aftermath of a flood or water leak, homeowners are cautioned about mold removal. But is any of this truly necessary? After all, isn’t mold harmless and easily eradicated with bleach and a paper…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Building Science

What is Mold

Molds are organisms that are found both indoors and outdoors. They are part of the natural environment and play an important role in the environment. The term “mold” is a colloquial term for a group of filamentous fungi that are common on food or wet materials.

The majority of the…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Mold Inspection

What is Lead

Lead is an element which has been mined and used for over 5000 years. Lead is commonly found in emissions, dust, soil and water and can be found in structures painted before 1978. Lead exposures leads to many health problems and is a serious problem because it enters the…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Lead

What is Asbestos

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral mined from the earth. It was used in materials because of its great tensile strength and heat resistant properties. When disturbed the arrow-like fibers can be released into the air and are dangerous because inhaling asbestos fibers has been found to cause cancer,…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Asbestos Testing

Common Mold Problems In Florida

Everyone loves Florida’s climate. It is called the “Sunshine State”, and warm winter temperatures make for a popular international vacation destination. But there is a damp side to Florida. Between its many bodies of water, annual rainfall and areas of the state that are considered “sub-tropical” and “tropical”, Florida…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Mold Inspection

Maintenance Tips for the Spring Season

How to Improve Indoor Environmental Quality

Several weeks into the spring season and already people are enjoying warm weather and longer days of sunlight. The start of spring is also an excellent time to check the condition of a home or commercial property. Some basic preventive maintenance tasks performed now can…

Continue Reading...
By Simon Hahessy | Posted in Air Quality Testing