Lead paint and renovation dust: a metal hazard we cannot see
Homes built before 1978 (US) and before 1992 (Canada) are likely to contain lead paint. Renovating without containment releases lead-laden dust that no air-quality sensor can identify.
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Asbestos in older homes: a fiber hazard outside our envelope
Asbestos was used in insulation, popcorn ceilings, vinyl flooring, and roofing through the 1980s. Disturbing it releases microscopic fibers we cannot detect; mesothelioma latency is decades.
Post-renovation IAQ: bake out, clean up, then move back in
The first thirty days after renovation are the highest-emission window the building will ever see. The right protocol cuts months off the off-gas tail.
Carpet versus hard floor, from an indoor-air-quality view
The blanket "carpet is always bad for IAQ" rule does not survive contact with the data. Quality, age, maintenance, and what is under the floor matter more than the category.
