Chemicals substances are rarely used in pure form for creation of art. However when the artist finds the courage to experiment some spectacular results can be achieved. I have recently had the opportunity to visit a piece of stunning art where the artist has decided to transform a small flat with copper sulphate crystals. The [...]
Second opinion mould inspection
Tenant – landlord relationships can sometimes escalate into serious disagreements ending up in the layers office. This week I have completed a project where moulds and mould contamination has been blamed for deterioration of tenants’ health thus warranting braking of the tenancy agreement. The tenants in this case obviously concerned with mould have appointed a [...]
Penetrating Damp – Mould Removal
Failures in building envelope often result in water penetration through the building construction. Water penetration into the indoor areas may not be always directly visible but can manifest itself through development of mould. In my recent investigation I have encounter such a case. Cracking of the external render has resulted in water penetration through the [...]
Un/resolved case
Indoor air quality investigation may not always produce the expected results and sometimes the results of such investigation are often inconclusive. This is particularly true in the air contamination is only one of the suspected causes of a particular problem or the airborne contaminants are present only sporadically, for short periods of time or sometimes [...]
Hidden mould and severe respiratory irritation
My recent investigation into indoor air quality problems has lead me to a very nice residential property. The family living in this rented property have been experiencing respiratory problems since they moved into the property some 6 months before. Particularly affected were two young children who were suffering with severe respiratory irritation to the point [...]