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What to Do If You Find Asbestos in Your Home
Owning a home can be an exciting, yet stressful responsibility as many issues may arise that are out of your control and challenging to fix on your own. Some issues are visible to the eye, while others may not be so obvious, such as the air quality of your home....
What to Do If You Find Mold In Your Home: 7 Actionable Steps
No one wants to find mold in their home. But it can be a tricky and persistent problem for homeowners, especially in rainy climates like the Pacific Northwest. Mold can be found in just about any environment that contains moisture and oxygen. Unfortunately,...
4 Tips for Property Managers When Encountering Asbestos
If you manage a residential property or oversee a commercial portfolio, it's essential to know how to handle asbestos encounters. Besides project delays, a poorly managed asbestos-related incident can create significant health and safety risks for a building and its...
How to Properly Test for Asbestos: Tips and Risks to Know
Most people know enough about asbestos to know it’s not something you want to find in your home or commercial building. But if you’ve never dealt with asbestos on your property or worked in a field like construction or public health, you may not be aware of how common...
4 Reasons to Get an Asbestos Test Before Remodeling
Remodeling your home is an exciting process, but when it comes to any major project, it’s a good idea to take precautions to ensure that the process is safe for both your home and your family. Whether you’re hiring professional contractors or planning a DIY project,...
5 Factors that Affect Indoor Air Quality & How to Improve It
We know that the air we breathe can have a major impact on our daily lives and overall health. But many of us forget to prioritize the air quality in the places we spend the most time, namely where we live and work. When you spend a lot of time in a specific...
5 Best Ways to Prevent Mold Growth in Commercial Buildings
Mold is one of the most common problems you’ll find in commercial buildings. Not only does mold diminish the integrity of the affected structures and potentially spread to other areas of the property over time if left untreated, but it can also impact the health and...
Why Homeowners and Businesses Should Test for Lead In Soil
Lead is a natural component of soils in small amounts. Lead naturally occurs at concentrations ranging from 10-50 parts per million (ppm). Over time, human activity has contributed to significantly higher levels of lead in soil, commonly reaching concentrations of...
How to Select the Right Environmental Consultant & Inspector
If you own a commercial, industrial, or public building, then working with an environmental consultant is essential to protecting public health and safety and maintaining the integrity of your building and operation. Choosing the right environmental consultant or...
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Asbestos Management Plan 101 for School Buildings [A Guide]
Asbestos is a naturally occurring, hazardous mineral that has historically been used in construction materials such as floor tiles and drywall because of its effective insulation properties. However, asbestos has been found to be hazardous to human health. Asbestos...