Say Goodbye to High Energy Bills: The Top Insulation Picks for Homes & Buildings in San Francisco Bay Area
Thursday, 20 April 2023
1. Fiberglass 2. Spray Foam 3. Blow in Blanket 4. Rigid Board 5. Mineral Wool 6. Reflective Insulation has various types and uses in a building or home. Some types are more suitable for new construction or unfinished spaces, while others are easier to use for people interested in doing home remodeling
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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
Want to Protect Your Home from Wildfire? The Secret’s not Luck – It’s Science
Thursday, 10 November 2022
It’s no secret – anyone living in Marin and Sonoma Counties fears the Big One now more than ever. In the last two years, wildfires decimated $11.2 billion worth of damages in the U.S., according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. And California is smack in the middle of Ground Zero. The top 10
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What is ERMI Testing?
Thursday, 22 April 2021
Scientists always needed a reliable process to understand the amount of mold burden in a specific area. The conventional way of analyzing it today is by measuring mold concentrations in an airborne mold spore trap sample. For practical purposes, air sample readings have been limited to very brief periods, typically 5 minutes, with some limitations
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Outdoor Living Tips from HBS and Redfin
Monday, 02 November 2020
Healthy Building Science recently spoke to Redfin about ways to improve the outdoor living space of your home. To check out our tip on how to enjoy more local wildlife in your yard, visit Redfin.
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Keeping Your Air Clean During the California Wildfires
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 in the air we breathe. On top of California’s extended drought, this year has also delivered extreme heat and massive lighting storms
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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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Healthy Building Science taking care of our community
Thursday, 12 March 2020
With growing concern about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we at HBS (Healthy Building Science) want our clients and community to know we are taking precautionary measures to ensure their safety, health, and well-being as a top priority. In addition to our standard Health and Safety Program at HBS, our staff has been instructed to
Fire Proof Building
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
Fire Proof Building The past few summers I’ve been caught somewhat off guard by how vulnerable I feel when dry winds are blowing and smoke fills the sky. I remember very clearly being on the roof, with a mask on, cleaning out gutters and small piles of leaves. As an industrial hygienist, I know harm
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Air Quality Index (AQI) and You
Wednesday, 06 February 2019
Air Quality Index (AQI) and You During the 2018 Paradise Fire smoke wave, many in the Bay Area obsessively checked online for air quality information and updates. Here is an overview of a handful of real-time air quality websites I found helpful and how they compare. Keep in mind that climate change plus newer and cheaper
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