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You can design your renovation projects to minimize indoor pollution, in consultation with your contractor and architect. Your local chapter of the American Lung Association has access to data obtained from the various “healthy house” efforts of its chapters around the country. Continue reading →
You can deal with indoor pollution in a few different ways. One is to avoid pollutants by eliminating problems at the source, such as asking the only smoker in the house to take it outside. If you can’t avoid pollutants, then you need to seal them out. Another way to get rid of pollution is to use some sort of mechanical ventilation system, such as kitchen or bathroom fan. Finally, you can use a whole-house air cleaner to filter out the pollutants. Continue reading →
To increase the surface temperature, insulate or increase the circulation of heated air. To reduce moisture levels in the air, repair leaks, increase ventilation (if the outside air is cold and dry), or dehumidify (if outdoor air is warm and humid). Continue reading →
Have the joists and studs inspected by a professional, typ-ically a structural engineer. Because mold means that moisture is present, the lumber may not be able to dry completely and thus may be weakened and unable to support weight added during a renovation. Continue reading →
People may inhale and ingest these toxic spores. Fortunately, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, few case reports show that toxic molds inside homes can cause unique or rare health conditions such as pulmonary hemorrhage or memory loss. A causal link between the presence of a toxic mold and these conditions has not been proven, the agency says. Continue reading →