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Posted on: March 10th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  Lead is a dangerous element that is estimated to be found in 25% of all homes nation-wide (U.S. EPA 2001; U.S. HUD 1999). Excessive exposure to children can cause reduced intelligence, impaired hearing, reduced stature, and many other adverse health […]
Posted on: February 19th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  The process of off-gassing is the evaporation of volatile chemicals in non-metallic materials. This means that the building materials in your home can release chemicals into the air, which then become part of the air you are breathing. Such suspect materials include: carpet, […]
Posted on: March 20th, 2013 by Peter Sierck  What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that has been used in a wide variety of building products in both residential and commercial buildings, particularly if the structure was built prior to 1980. Asbestos was used in […]
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