RAPCA’s Asbestos Air Pollution Program Who’s in charge of Asbestos Air Pollution? The Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA) has jurisdiction for air pollution in the Miami Valley. They have an asbestos air pollution division which oversees appropriate methods for the detection and removal of asbestos from
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Sick Building Syndrome and VOCs (Volatile Organic Chemicals) Much attention has been paid to the quality of the air in our homes and its effect on our health, including the rise in respiratory irritations such as asthma. One of the major contributors to poor air quality is
Read more →Home Water Drainage A Home Maintenance Hot Spot Home Water Drainage is More Important Than you Think Home water drainage is a priority for good indoor air quality and reduced maintenance costs. The primary cause of damaging mold growth inside your home is water intrusion. It is helpful
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Outdoor Home Maintenance Hot Spots Proactive outdoor home maintenance prevents problems and preserves the value of your property. Gutters and the foundation are two important Outdoor Home Maintenance Hot Spots outdoors to check. Checking the gutters and foundation is a must. Outdoor Home Maintenance Hot Spot #1– Clean
Read more →Window and Door Maintenance: Home Maintenance Hot Spots 6-Step Home Maintenance Inspection for Window and Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks If you have conducted the home maintenance air pressure test and have found some leaks you will need to investigate further. Here are 6 easy
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Home Maintenance Hot Spots Home maintenance hot spots focus attention to conditions that affect our health and well being. Indoor Air Quality affects our health. Turn-Key Environmental Consultants has offered Indoor Air Quality/Mold Investigations services for over 18 years. We often advise owners of basic home maintenance to
Read more →Your Carpet, A Health Danger? How can your carpet be a health danger, and what are the symptoms? The term Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) has been around for many years. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) indicates situations where building occupants experience acute health problems. For example, Turn-Key Environmental
Read more →The Health Effects of Mold Where You Work and Live Mold spores are everywhere. Every time we enter a building, we bring in outside air along with mold spores. The spores are on our clothes, shoes and in the air. Normally, these mold spores, do not affect
Read more →4 Steps to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke With the horrific fires in California comes an abundance of smoke. If you live within the vicinity of the fires, the smoke could be severe. However, wildfire smoke drifts farther from its source than previously thought. These trends are likely
Read more →Asbestos Health Risks in Home Products Potential Health Risks Lurking in Our Homes Are there health risks in our homes? Most people would say yes. These potential health risks come in various shapes and sizes with many unique characteristics. One potential risk is asbestos. You may not
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