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Health Hazards in Your Home

Health Hazards in Your Home

Health Hazards in Your HomeAuthor: Paula CherristThe EPA has found that the air quality inside most condos and houses is three times as bad as the air quality outside in terms of pollution and harmful fumes and gasses. Most home and condo owners aren't aware of this fact, but they are probably aware of the way this type of pollution makes them feel in terms of health. Everything from breathing problems, allergies, headaches, nausea and even in some cases the possibility of increased risk of cancer can result from being exposed to certain chemicals commonly found in the home and in home furnishings and finishes. To improve both your health and quality of life, not to mention the environment, you need to know what items could pose a potential threat, especially if you're buying an older condo or house and want to renovate or remodel it yourself.

Health Hazards in Your Home

Pressed wood products are one of the most serious offenders when it comes to toxic emissions in the home. Pressed wood can include such building materials as particle board, paneling and some types of insulation. The problem stems from the glue that is used to hold the pressed wood products together. The idea of using wood scraps that would have otherwise been landfill is great in theory and still is, but the older glue gave off formaldehyde, which is highly irritating at the least and can cause allergic reactions, respiratory illness and possibly some forms of cancer.

Health Hazards in Your Home

Because of raised awareness about these potentially dangerous substances and the growing trend in green building, most new construction condos like these http://www.bestchicagocondos.com/new-construction-condos/index.php have fewer hazardous materials than older homes.

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