HOMEOWNERS

Regardless of when your home was built, the risk of hazardous air quality could be a viable concern for your family. Increases in cases of sick building syndrome have led to heightened awareness and education, but there is still confusion. Below is a summary of the most common hazardous materials found in homes.

Mold
Mold not only destroys materials, it can have serious impacts on your health. Elevated levels of mold spores in the air have been shown to pose significant health risks. The National Toxicology Program has associated two mold-produced toxins (aflatoxins and ochratoxin A) with liver and kidney tumors in animals and people. Learn more »

Asbestos
Asbestos has been linked to a number of serious diseases including: asbestosis, cancer and mesothelioma. If your home was built before 1981 (at which time use of asbestos was banned) you should confirm that any asbestos has been remediated. Learn more »

Lead
Lead is a highly toxic metal that can cause a wide range of health problems. When taken into the body, lead toxicity impacts the nervous system and the cardiovascular system, and in some cases the reproductive systems. Learn more »

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