Positive ventilation system diagramatic Many of our houses are getting sealed up all in the name of energy efficiency. Draughts around doors are being sealed, windows are being replaced (often without trickle vents), chimneys are being blocked up, lofts insulated, …
“Thanks for painting my bedroom. I love the colour, but I think I need to sleep in your bed tonight!” Extreme? Not for some. Painting (even the ones touted as being eco-friendly because they are water based) can cause a …
I watched with interest the TV programme DIY SOS this week. Working on a building in Cirencester for a family with a very allergic and depressed daughter. The whole build concept was stressing the need for a clean, dust free …
Sick Building Syndrome is a well recognised issue within buildings, especially in work environments where we tend to: use lots of electronic devices; have regular cleaning using powerful detergents; and be surrounded by off-gassing materials like plastics, MDF and foams. …
Sick Building Syndrome (see earlier post) is a recognised problem, especially in internal environments where we spend a lot of our time (work and home). One of the main causes of SBS is the fumes and chemicals that we use …
The World Health Organisation recognise Sick Building Syndrome as a real issue and have written a number of reports on it. With the interiors of buildings being in the news of late I thought that it was worth throwing a …
