Indoor Air Quality
Asthma
Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It causes episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. Asthma is the leading chronic illness in children, resulting in more school days missed than all other illnesses combined.
Asbestos
“Asbestos” is the commercial name for a group of mineral fibers that were previously used for industrial process and products. Since asbestos has a high-fiber strength and is heat-resistant, it was used in homes and buildings for insulation and as a fire retardant.
Carbon Monoxide
A colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas which, at high levels, can cause serious illness and death. Every year, hundreds of people in the United States die from CO poisoning. Higher levels of CO may occur from improperly maintained, installed or used fuel-burning appliances, backdrafting appliances or fireplaces, or idling cars in garages.
Healthy Homes
While your genetic makeup affects your overall health, we know that other factors contribute as well such as diet, exercise and vaccinations. Another critical factor is the condition of the places we live and work. This is a major concern, since most people spend up to 90% of their time indoors.
Mold and Moisture
Mold needs moisture in order to grow. Moisture can enter the home through leaks or be generated by the people in the home by hot showers or cooking. Mold can grow anywhere there is water and a suitable surfaces, which are called porous because they retain water and often stay damp.
Radon
Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas. It comes from the earth and may enter your home from below the foundation through cracks in the floors, walls, and holes in the foundation from drains and sump pumps.