Professional Insights
Clear answers about the buildings we live and work in.
Practical, plain-language articles on mold, asbestos, lead-based paint and indoor environmental testing — written to help property owners ask better questions and understand their results.
Moisture Intrusion and Property Conditions
Most indoor environmental problems begin with water. Here is how moisture gets into buildings, how it is investigated, and why finding the source matters more than…
Understanding Environmental Laboratory Reports
Spore counts, percentages, micrograms per square foot: laboratory reports use specific units and comparisons. Here is how to read the most common environmental results.
What Happens During an Asbestos Inspection?
Asbestos cannot be identified by looking at it. Here is how an inspection identifies suspect materials, how samples are collected, and how to read the laboratory…
Lead-Based Paint Inspections for New Jersey Rental Properties
New Jersey requires many pre-1978 rental units to be inspected for lead-based paint hazards. Here is an overview of what the law covers and what an…
What a Mold Inspection Can — and Cannot — Tell You
Air samples, surface swabs and moisture readings each answer a different question. Understanding the limits of mold testing helps you read your report with confidence.
Why Independent Environmental Testing Matters
When the company that tests for a problem also sells the work to fix it, the results deserve a second look. Here is why separating testing…
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