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QMLP provides remediation of air quality issues related to building contaminants through:

  • Removing or encapsulating the source of the air pollutant or building contaminant
  • Mould remediation and decontamination
  • Ensuring safe handling and storage of paints, solvents and other chemicals.

Building Contaminants

Health problems associated with indoor air quality have become a growing concern for building owners and managers across North America. Building contaminants are one of the leading causes of poor indoor air quality in homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, apartment complexes and other commercial and retail facilities.

Using the latest technologies, QMLP provides remediation of air quality issues related to building contaminants through:

  • Removing or encapsulating the source of the air pollutant or building contaminant
  • Mould remediation and decontamination
  • Ensuring safe handling and storage of paints, solvents and other chemicals.

There are 2 categories of building contaminants

Chemical contaminants or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Formaldehyde, radon, chloroform, and ammonia - commonly found in building materials and office furnishings such as manufactured wood products, upholstery, carpeting, ceiling tiles, etc. Other sources of chemical contaminants include cleaning products, disinfectants, adhesives, pesticides, paints and solvents, among others.

Biological contaminants or Bioaerosols

Mould, mildew and fungi, bacteria, pollen, and dust mites – that generally arise out of damp conditions.

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