September 14, 2018 4:37 pm
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Whether it’s at home, at work or at school, it’s safe to say that the majority of us spend most of our days inside. Since that’s the case, don’t you want your indoor air to be as clean and healthy as possible? Poor indoor air quality has been linked to asthma, poor overall health and even learning disabilities and behavioral problems in children. Working with air quality consultants in Buffalo, NY can help to ensure your indoor air quality is as high as possible. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of hiring a company like Ahold of Mold... View Article
August 28, 2018 3:01 pm
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Exposure to asbestos can result in a health condition known as asbestosis, a lung disease caused by scarring from asbestos fibers that get lodged in the lungs. This scarring makes it more difficult for victims to breathe, and can interfere with oxygen passing through your body into your bloodstream. Other common names include pulmonary fibrosis and interstitial pneumonitis. Today, most asbestosis cases stem from workplace exposure to asbestos in the years before federal laws regulated the use of asbestos (regulations became prominent in the mid-1970s). However, there are still many older buildings that have asbestos in them, and when that... View Article
August 14, 2018 2:45 pm
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While air quality is probably not at the top of the list of items you’re thinking about as a homeowner, it’s definitely something you should take into consideration. In some cases, the air in your home might be causing you more harm than you realize. It’s a very subtle issue, which is why it’s important to be proactive about maximizing the quality of your interior air. However, if you pay close attention inside your home, you may uncover some signs that your home’s air quality is bad. Here are just a few examples of those signs from our air quality... View Article
July 12, 2018 7:36 pm
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For years, asbestos was the premier standard in fire safety equipment. Unfortunately, the adverse health effects of this ubiquitous material weren’t correctly understood throughout much of the 20th century, and countless homes and commercial buildings were constructed using the now-banned fire-retardant building material. Today, we know that asbestos is responsible for a number of fatal health conditions, including mesothelioma, a type of rapidly metastasizing lung cancer, and asbestosis, which is the direct result of exposure to the chemicals. If your home was constructed before the 1980s, chances are that it contained some amount of asbestos at some point. Contrary to... View Article
July 12, 2018 7:34 pm
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Mold growth is unsightly, destructive to your home and property and is often dangerous to your health. Mold proliferates in almost any climate, including humid, tropical and subtropical climates, as well as temperate inland climates. Coastal areas, particularly those in the American Northwest, are especially vulnerable to mold growth. Because the Great Lakes mimic coastal climate patterns in a number of ways, mold proliferation throughout the Great Lakes region is common, especially in the fall. If you believe that you have a mold problem in your home, you should schedule a mold inspection in Buffalo, NY as soon as possible.... View Article