The current meteoric rise in public concern and interest regarding air quality and healthy environments has created an opportunity for the industry to market and promote a myriad of diverse products and services. Everything from scented candles and snake oils to ozone generators and air fresheners are being advertised as the magical air quality [...]
Building science is a pretty broad term, but in a nutshell, it represents the study of the physical condition of a property. In addition, this science entails the analysis of specific parameters including air quality, relative humidity, airborne pathogens and other bacteria to determine the habitability of the building in question. Today, let’s take [...]
If we understand “how” a house works, we can then control the conditions that spawn poor air quality. A healthy building is a building that is designed, constructed, renovated, and maintained to reduce the accumulation of above-normal chemical and biological off-gassing or particulates. It must be watertight, control air change per hour, and be [...]
Condo living has many beneficial features, including reduced home maintenance, shared costs, and lower environmental impact. If you are someone who is susceptible to environmental stressors, odour, or air quality concerns, condo living may not be for you. One large building with numerous occupants poses challenges to air quality and odour exposure. As [...]
Indoor air quality is an essential component of your home, your workplace, and the healthcare facilities you go to. Aside from a healthy diet and lifestyle, most people tend to overlook that maintaining a good indoor environment is also vital to our well-being. It’s the air you breathe! These are the things you need [...]
The sun is shining, the grass is green, the flowers are in full bloom and pollen is in the air, does this sound like typical summer weather to you? As perfect as the weather can be in Ottawa for a few months (or weeks), it’s just the right time for pollutants to contaminate the [...]
Most of us believe that the air in our home is quite fresh and clean. But what many people don’t realize is that the air inside is often worse than the air outside. In fact, the air in your home could be up to five times more toxic than it is outdoors. So [...]
Sadly, It’s that time of year again! Do you have irritated eyes, nose, throat or respiratory problems? This is just a shortlist of the allergy symptoms you might be experiencing due to some unwanted substances in your home. The following three factors will enlighten you on the causes of indoor allergens and the possible [...]
Have you noticed a damp, musty smell in your basement recently? Although your basement is as close to the ground as can get, this is not normal. There are reasons as to why this is happening, and they must be addressed immediately as you notice the smell. Basement Dampness That musty smell you notice [...]
The current meteoric rise in public concern and interest regarding air quality and healthy environments has created an opportunity for industry to market and promote a myriad of diverse products and services. Everything from scented candles and snake oils, to ozone generators and air fresheners are being advertised as the air quality answer to [...]
