Radon is a cancer-causing soil gas that can seep into your home through foundation cracks, seams, and gaps in the sump pump or drainage system. Radon is colorless, odorless and radioactive. It occurs naturally in all soil types from decaying uranium in the soil. Because you can’t smell, see, or taste radon, the only way…
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6 Tips for Healthy Below-Grade Spaces
The trick to healthy below-grade spaces is keeping the area dry and free from mold—or anything that may be a food source for mold. Jeffrey C. May, owner, of May Indoor Air Investigations, LLC., in Tyngboro, MA, agrees with the EPA and the Basement Health Association of how to keep a safe, dry and healthy…
Negative Effects on Hardwood Floors
The Basement’s or Crawlspace’s Negative Effects on Hardwood Floors purchases thoughcredit repair advice High humidity levels in basements and crawlspaces may be damaging your hardwood floors. If you haven’t had a flood and can’t identify a leak dripping onto your hardwood floors, but you still have hardwood floor damage it is most likely moisture problems…
Understanding Sick Building Syndrome
The status of your basement or crawlspace could be making you and your family sick. The EPA says nearly 50% of indoor air comes from the lower levels of the house. Think of how a chimney works; this same natural principle happens in our homes. Pressure naturally pulls air up from the lower levels into…
Choosing the Right Contractor for Your Home
It can be quite the project diagnosing home repairs, doing the proper research, seeking out local companies, and comparing estimates. Here at Basement Health Pros, we aim to make that a bit easier for you. Here is a quick checklist of things to look for when seeking out a contractor for your next big improvement…
