Knowing how to identify lead paint and understanding where you might find it is important in order to be able to handle it in the safest way. You can generally tell if the paint you are dealing with is lead-based if the sub-layers of paint are still present on a...
Over the years various materials have been developed and widely used in buildings, only to discover, years later, that they inflict disastrous effects on the health of humans. Sometimes these materials are easy to replace, but some are very difficult or even dangerous...
I recently read that many students in a country in Europe dorm where asbestos was present without even knowing. The university did not tell their students there are materials that contain asbestos because the materials are low risked. It is something scary for...
While asbestos is no longer the large-scale, go-to ingredient for industrial products such as insulation, fire retardants, and flooring, it is still seemingly everywhere. The problem is that its applications were so widespread for over a century before its dangers...
(Image Source:madcleaningllc) Mold will usually be seen in the bathroom or basements, however mold can grow in attics as well. When mold exists in the attic the items that are store inside might have mold as well. Mold in the attic is sometimes unseen, because you...
When mold is a factor in apartments, tenants will complain of having mold in their apartments. There are several steps that property managers need to take in order to safely and properly handle a complain from a tenant. Tenants need to inform building management as...
