Indoor Air Contaminants – Suggestions & Tips #140

July 10, 2015 by Grassroots Leave a Comment

indoor air contaminents

There are many potential biological & chemical indoor air contaminants affecting the air that we breathe. They include but are not limited to:

carbon monoxide
carbon dioxide
formaldehyde
nitrogen dioxide
ozone
sulphur dioxide
radon
water vapour
mould

High moisture / humidity levels represent a major cause of poor indoor air quality as it promotes mould growth. By products of combustion from a furnace, fireplace & car engines, radon gas from the natural radioactive decay of uranium, ozone released from some laser printers / copiers, electronic air cleaners / ion generators, building materials that off gas, paints, household cleaners and certain indoor activities / hobbies can all worsen your indoor air quality.

Having healthier indoor air quality (IAQ) should be everyone’s goal as your indoor air is often more polluted than the air outside. Sometimes the solution to improving you air quality can be quite simple and direct. Of course, other times it can be more complex and involved. It may be that there are multiple sources contributing to your poor indoor air quality however you are only having a reaction to one or two.

Unsure what’s going on in your home with indoor air contaminants? Are you feeling sick but not sure why? Get it inspected!

When inspecting buildings we are often asked questions concerning various topics. Some of these queries can relate to issues not within the scope of a typical inspection. That’s not to say that information about these topics would not be useful however. For that reason, we wanted to include information on some of these topics your further review.

NOTICE: The information contained on the grassroots.ca website is not intended to be exhaustive nor does it necessarily apply to all buildings, systems, components and the likes. While some information may be able to be “transferred” to a building you’re interested in, it should not automatically be applied to it necessarily. It may however simply act as a prompter for areas you may wish to explore further. As such, the information herein is for information purposes only. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive listing of any / all related issues. Always consult a professional before purchasing, leasing or selling a building, or if proceeding with or considering any work to a building. Seek further professional advice, and, analysis including at least three (3) quotations from various professional reputable & qualified contractors before proceeding with any contemplated work, repairs, improvements, and / or, modifications to a building, to better establish the scope of any / all concerns.