Top 10 Reasons Why Your Home Smells
Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Are you tired of dealing with mysterious odors in your home? Wondering what might be causing your house to smell? Look no further! At Healthy Building Science, we’re here to help you identify and eliminate those pesky smells for good. Whether it’s mold, water damage, or indoor air quality testing, we have the knowledge and
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The Truth About Spray Foam: A Homeowner’s Guide
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
Today, we’re diving deep into the world of spray foam insulation—unveiling its secrets, both good and ugly. From harmful chemicals to moisture traps and inspection challenges, let’s explore the ins and outs of spray foam to empower you to make informed decisions for your home. The Two Faces of Spray Foam: Closed Cell vs. Open
The Hidden Threat: Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
The topic that might not be on your radar, but should definitely be in your knowledge arsenal – Legionella and the potentially fatal Legionnaires’ Disease. And, of course, before we delve into the depths of this crucial subject, allow us to introduce you to our comprehensive environmental testing and inspection services. Putting Health First: Introducing
The Importance of Proper Drainage Systems for Your Home’s Health: Types of Residential Drainage Systems to Consider
Thursday, 02 March 2023
A well-designed drainage system is essential to remove excess water from your house and helps in the prevention of water-related damage to a home or building. The main objective of a drainage system is to collect and remove waste matter to maintain healthy conditions in and around a building. Having a depth of knowledge about
Keeping Your Air Quality Clean During A California Wildfire
Thursday, 17 September 2020
How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home and Car During Wildfire Season The smoke season over the past four years has kept us very busy measuring and mitigating wildfire smoke and our air quality. On top of California’s extended drought, this year has also delivered extreme heat and massive lighting storms contributing to
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Mitigating Potential COVID-19 Exposure with HVAC Systems
Wednesday, 17 June 2020
How HVAC Systems Help Reduce Potential COVID-19 Exposure: As the economy begins to reopen and we return to our buildings, what role do building ventilation systems play in reducing our risks of infection? Infection via inhalation or contact with droplets is well understood at this point. Another potential exposure route being discussed is exposure via
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Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air Quality During Fire Season
Monday, 02 December 2019
I’ve lived in California for over 30 years. Most of that time I never really thought about wildfires; their destructive flames seemed only possible in the movies. That has changed, not just for me, but for most Californians, who have become brutally aware of the very real threat wildfire poses. While fire itself is by
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Lead Dust Testing Outside?
Monday, 08 April 2019
Dust Settling on Outside Patio or Furniture? I was sitting on my porch in San Francisco watching kids play on the wooden deck and started to wonder, “is the dust on my porch contaminated with lead dust? If so, how best to clean it up?” So I did a little experiment and tested for lead
A Clean Crawlspace is Better For You and Your Home
Monday, 25 March 2019
Is a Clean Crawlspace Really That Important? Crawlspaces are generally not what anyone would consider “clean.” When was the last time you went into a crawlspace? It’s typically a dark, dank environment where critters and odors scare away even the bravest DIY building owners. Often old construction materials and cardboard boxes are crammed down below,
Wildfire Smoke and Indoor Air Quality
Friday, 16 November 2018
Bay Area Wildfire Smoke and Indoor Air Quality I am writing this on November 13, 2018. For the past week the state of California has been cloaked in thick, noxious smoke from the wildfires burning out of control. Northern California is mostly affected by the Camp Fire near Chico, CA and Southern California by the
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