There’s a common misconception that carbon monoxide (CO) is only really a threat in poorly ventilated garages, furnace rooms, and other similar areas. This is not the case – CO is a gas that can be highly dangerous to one’s health and safety, and it’s not limited to these environments [...]
At Indoor Air Quality Ottawa, we believe in providing individuals with safe places to call home and work. Our fully certified and trusted air quality inspections focus on thorough testing, identifying all risks associated with your current indoor environment, and making well-informed recommendations on how to best address them. By painting a clear picture [...]
While it’s common knowledge that asbestos has long been banned for use in Canada, its presence poses a myriad of health and safety risks, and there’s more to this substance than meets the eye. Today, let’s explore some interesting, if unnerving, aspects of asbestos that aren’t as widely known. Don’t forget to reach out [...]
Plenty of individuals assume an infrared thermal scan is only useful in spy thriller movies, for mapping purposes, or in remote surveying tasks. This technology has come a long way, however, making it a great option for tackling problems many homes and businesses face! Today, let’s explore the most significant and common use cases. [...]
Most of us have been inside for prolonged periods and, while it’s not easy being at home more often, sometimes it can be an opportunity to inspect your indoor air quality. If poor, it is likely affecting your health and even effectiveness at working remotely. Today, let’s explore some of the warning signs you [...]
At Indoor Air Quality, we’re passionate about clearing the air – figuratively and literally – when it comes to environmental conditions within your home. Therefore, we need to address the most common myths floating around out there, much like so many pesky particulates. Today, let’s dispel the ones we hear about most from prospective [...]
When the thermostat and connected forced-air furnace in your home are trying to remain under a preset temperature but also trying to address a cooler area, short cycling happens. This process involves your furnace repeatedly shutting on and off – cycling – to bring that colder room to within the temperature range your thermostat is [...]
In order to look after your indoor air quality, you first need to develop a solid understanding of just what contributes towards it – or detracts from it. From off-gassing chemical compounds to allergens, fungal spores to pollutants from pest infestations, there are several factors that can get in the way of achieving a [...]
Wintertime is a tricky time here in Canada. The heaters get cranked up, the windows get closed tight, and we fire up fireplaces. However, with all of these changes come a number of risks – just what are you adding to your indoor air in terms of contaminants and, what’s more, is your property’s [...]
