Further evidence has arisen to support the dangers children face when they are exposed to a wide range of chemicals in the air. An alliance of scientists confirms that developmental growth in children may be triggered by air pollutants, among other causes. This has resulted in the coalition publicly announcing its findings in a published … Read more
Asbestos is the name given to a group of minerals that are resistant to fire, heat, and chemicals. For these reasons alone, asbestos has been used widely in the construction of homes and other industries. Up until 1986, asbestos use had loose regulations, and as many as a third of the homes built in the … Read more
The Dangers of Pesticides While pesticide use is beneficial when it comes to keeping trees, flowers and other plants healthy, it can be dangerous in some circumstances, especially if the proper precautions are not taken during and following its use. Similar to Lumber Liquidators Formaldehyde Issue Lumber Liquidators has found itself in hot water over … Read more
Sick Building Syndrome The term sick building syndrome was first used in 1986 to refer to the ailments of those who have been exposed to harmful toxins in their homes or office buildings. Poorly ventilated buildings containing toxins may be one reason for these illnesses. Airborne toxins include the dyes in synthetic fibers, formaldehyde used … Read more
There are many reasons to have a mold inspection performed before buying a home. Toxic mold is becoming more of a problem in buildings because many structures are built using man-made materials rather than natural materials. In many cases, these man-made materials arrive from a factory or warehouse with mold spore contamination already on the … Read more
AirMD is the leading industry provider of environmental testing and consulting services, providing a full range of services and great customer support. Two of such services are highlighted here. Building science allows for a thorough inspection of a building’s ventilation and sustainable operations needed to full understand indoor environmental problems. AirMD also provides commercial asbestos … Read more
AirMD’s mission is to provide the highest level of environmental consulting and testing services together with a superior customer service experience. Our passion for creating healthy indoor environments through education, consulting and testing services means that we often meet people when their lives have been upended by disaster. One such case occurred after heavy rains … Read more
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 the remediation plan is necessary … Read more
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 of moisture in its various forms … Read more
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 are comprised of many components … Read more
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