My company, Maryland BioDetection provides indoor air quality and mold testing services to the Baltimore Metro Region and the entire state of Maryland.
Recently, I have been performing more inspections for potential home buyers and their agents. These inspections have been for properties that may have indoor air quality and mold issues associated with them.
Many of these homes for sale that I have inspected have been foreclosed homes and homes on the market for multiple months.
These types of homes are unfortunately more likely to exhibit mold growth and indoor air quality issues. This is because they have been either left in poor condition during foreclosure or they haven't been cared for properly during their vacancy while being listed for sale.
Sellers, buyers and realtors should not be scared off by any of these potential problems. Most of the time, these issues can be addressed quickly and economically. Additionally, if the home were to be affected by mold and indoor air quality issues, this provides an excellent negotiating point to be discussed during the sale.
Maryland BioDetection is available to clients when a professional Indoor Air Quality and Mold inspection is required for a property that might be affected by these conditions.
Maryland BioDetection provides with our inspection, a full written report with my findings, along with laboratory analysis for the inspection.
If the the inspection and testing performed where to detect a condition that needs to be remediated in order for your real estate transaction to be completed, a remediation protocol and referral to a qualified remediation company will be provided in the report to rectify the issue quickly and economically.
Please visit www.MDBioDetection.com for more information as to how to schedule an inspection today.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Chinese Drywall issues popping in The Baltimore-DC Metro Area
I have had a few calls recently from homeowners in Batimore-DC Metro area concerned about drywall, imported from China, that may be creating indoor air quality issues in their homes.
You may experience burning in your throat and eyes and notice a metallic smell.
I have been able to develop a strategy to inspect and sample for bad Chinese drywall and provide a remediation guideline if your home if affected to rectify the issue.
If you feel that you may be affected by this particular indoor air quality issue in your home. Please contact me for a phone consultation at 877-558-0085.
Here is a link reference article that you may find useful about the issue from Wave Home Solutions.
http://www.wavehomesolutions.com/content/news/article.cfm?articleID=19237362&catID=438025742
You may experience burning in your throat and eyes and notice a metallic smell.
I have been able to develop a strategy to inspect and sample for bad Chinese drywall and provide a remediation guideline if your home if affected to rectify the issue.
If you feel that you may be affected by this particular indoor air quality issue in your home. Please contact me for a phone consultation at 877-558-0085.
Here is a link reference article that you may find useful about the issue from Wave Home Solutions.
http://www.wavehomesolutions.com/content/news/article.cfm?articleID=19237362&catID=438025742
Friday, February 13, 2009
Happy Birthday Lincoln and Darwin
February 12th marked the 200th Birthday of both Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin.
It is extremely hard to imagine the modern world without the contributions Darwin and Lincoln have had on modern science and racial equality respectively in our country.
As a scientist, I feel that Darwin's Origin of Species, remains one of the most important scientific observations ever documented in human history. It should be noted, that Darwin's views at the time, were very controversial and that even today, some believe that the theory of evolution is still not proven, hence why it is still called the theory of evolution and the law of evolution.
Darwin's work, in light of the fossil record our planet contains, as well as modern carbon dating experiments that have proven the age of fossilized organisms found, is still not widely accepted.
As an American, I rank Abraham Lincoln as one of our greatest presidents. His feeling that America couldn't be a great nation without racial equality, defines our nation today. Without the Emancipation Proclamation crafted by Lincoln, our country may have never achieved it's standing in the modern world as the land of the free.
Lincoln's bold choice to free the slaves, which was even more controversial than that of Darwin's work, eventually cost him his life. However, I feel Lincoln's dreams have been somewhat realized as our country has continued to heal it's scarred past. The election of our current President, African-American Barack Obama, has helped put some closure on our dirty past that Lincoln desired to end.
Darwin and Lincoln both took extreme risks in expressing their beliefs. I find it very compelling, that even after many decades have passed since their work has been completed, that both of their contributions still impact American society and the world today.
Maybe it is time that we honor Darwin, 200 hundred years after his birth, in calling his work, Darwin's Law of Evolution, much in the same way that 200 years after Lincoln's birth, America has completed his dream of racial equality by electing our first African-American president.
It is extremely hard to imagine the modern world without the contributions Darwin and Lincoln have had on modern science and racial equality respectively in our country.
As a scientist, I feel that Darwin's Origin of Species, remains one of the most important scientific observations ever documented in human history. It should be noted, that Darwin's views at the time, were very controversial and that even today, some believe that the theory of evolution is still not proven, hence why it is still called the theory of evolution and the law of evolution.
Darwin's work, in light of the fossil record our planet contains, as well as modern carbon dating experiments that have proven the age of fossilized organisms found, is still not widely accepted.
As an American, I rank Abraham Lincoln as one of our greatest presidents. His feeling that America couldn't be a great nation without racial equality, defines our nation today. Without the Emancipation Proclamation crafted by Lincoln, our country may have never achieved it's standing in the modern world as the land of the free.
Lincoln's bold choice to free the slaves, which was even more controversial than that of Darwin's work, eventually cost him his life. However, I feel Lincoln's dreams have been somewhat realized as our country has continued to heal it's scarred past. The election of our current President, African-American Barack Obama, has helped put some closure on our dirty past that Lincoln desired to end.
Darwin and Lincoln both took extreme risks in expressing their beliefs. I find it very compelling, that even after many decades have passed since their work has been completed, that both of their contributions still impact American society and the world today.
Maybe it is time that we honor Darwin, 200 hundred years after his birth, in calling his work, Darwin's Law of Evolution, much in the same way that 200 years after Lincoln's birth, America has completed his dream of racial equality by electing our first African-American president.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Plants helping out in the house
Having house plants in your home or building are not only nice for decoration but also are great at assisting in improving the indoor air quality of the property.
We all remember from science class, that plants remove Carbon Dioxide from the air. However, certain plants can also remove many different chemical compounds that are introduced into your indoor environment from sources that include furniture, carpet and building materials.
The Natural News.com has a great reference article linked below on this topic. The article lists which plants are best at removing certain chemical compounds. The studies were conducted in part by NASA. I think I am going to pick up a new plant today!
http://www.naturalnews.com/025587.html
We all remember from science class, that plants remove Carbon Dioxide from the air. However, certain plants can also remove many different chemical compounds that are introduced into your indoor environment from sources that include furniture, carpet and building materials.
The Natural News.com has a great reference article linked below on this topic. The article lists which plants are best at removing certain chemical compounds. The studies were conducted in part by NASA. I think I am going to pick up a new plant today!
http://www.naturalnews.com/025587.html
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Air Duct Cleaning
Many people ask me about the benefits of cleaning air ducts in their homes and buildings.
A dirty HVAC system and duct work can be a cause of poor indoor air quality in a property. Cleaning air ducts properly can greatly improve the indoor air quality of your home or building.
I recommend performing air quality testing of the property and surface sampling of the ducts before you have the system cleaned. This will help determine if the ducts are actually a source of an indoor air quality concern. This can also prevent you paying for a costly service that may not be necessary.
In addition, if the air quality testing and sampling inspection does detect an indoor air quality issue prior to HVAC/Duct work cleaning, you will have baseline data established for your property. Having this baseline data established is essential in making sure that clearance of the possible contaminants has been achieved after the cleaning has been completed.
This article from the Fond Du Lac Reporter is a great reference on the topic of air duct/HVAC cleaning.
http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20090210/FON04/902100335
A dirty HVAC system and duct work can be a cause of poor indoor air quality in a property. Cleaning air ducts properly can greatly improve the indoor air quality of your home or building.
I recommend performing air quality testing of the property and surface sampling of the ducts before you have the system cleaned. This will help determine if the ducts are actually a source of an indoor air quality concern. This can also prevent you paying for a costly service that may not be necessary.
In addition, if the air quality testing and sampling inspection does detect an indoor air quality issue prior to HVAC/Duct work cleaning, you will have baseline data established for your property. Having this baseline data established is essential in making sure that clearance of the possible contaminants has been achieved after the cleaning has been completed.
This article from the Fond Du Lac Reporter is a great reference on the topic of air duct/HVAC cleaning.
http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20090210/FON04/902100335
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Attached in the link is a good article from The Daily Green. The article is about potential contributors to indoor air quality issues in your home.
In addition, any sort of water damage,moisture and condensation could also contribute to biologically related indoor air quality problems as well, such as a musty smell, mold spores and visible growth.
Check it out.
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/indoor-air-pollution-47020404
In addition, any sort of water damage,moisture and condensation could also contribute to biologically related indoor air quality problems as well, such as a musty smell, mold spores and visible growth.
Check it out.
http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/indoor-air-pollution-47020404
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
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