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Many people will have experienced it, you enter the property and you are hit with a stale musty smell. Instantly you know something is not right with this house and your main objective is to get back out info fresh air as soon as possible. This reaction is natural as your sensors are telling you that the air quality is not good and you need to escape. Estate agents may face this many times, especially if the property has been not used and closed down for sometime, therefore the viewing results in a failed viewing or a large price drop. So what makes air smell bad and is it bad for your health. Air smells bad due to the  accumulation of airborne particles, gases, and organic compounds, caused by mould growth producing bacteria in a greatly moisturised air which very often starts in the basement of the property, rising up through the floor levels . People very often ask, if it's moisturised, how does it rise. Well moist air is lighter and less dense than dry air with the same temperature and pressure. The air that has accumulated moisture becomes lighter and rises to the top. The moist air rises more readily that the dry air. The reason that the molecular mass can not be substituted by the number of molecules is the Avogadro's law which states that the equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain the same number of molecules regardless of their chemical nature and physical properties. . Mould spores travel on or within water . While air currents are the primary method of dispersal for mould spores, water-mediated transport is a major way contamination spreads, particularly through high humidity and condensation. In summary, water acts as both a transport vehicle for moving spores to new locations and a necessary condition for them to begin growing once they arrive. Mould spores are bad for health, acting as allergens, irritants, or, in bad cases, toxic agents . Inhaling or touching spores commonly triggers allergic reactions like sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and skin rashes. It can worsen asthma, cause respiratory issues, and irritate the eyes, skin, nose, and throat in both allergic and non-allergic people. How do you rectify a property with poor air quality? Many will say, ventilation, but ventilation is a two way thing, what goes out must come in or you have a vacuum. Air fresheners, well you are just masking the smell but you still have the spore. Spraying the settled mould with so called mould killer will kill the visible fungi but does not effect the airborne spore which is the dangerous one, being the one we inhale. Indoor air quality is the key to a healthy home. There is only one way, that is to get the air balance correct, stop the source of the moisture problem, sterilise the entire property and that requires a professional.

For many, simply cleaning away mould is enough, as long as it cannot be seen, all is good. Well I am afraid not. We even see cleaning companies offering this as a service now and of course many treads on social media full of well meant advice, but totally incorrect and dangerous. Mould is complex with over 100,000 species already identified, some are beneficial moulds like Penicillium but most are harmful of which is a vast diversity . Experts estimate hundreds of thousands of mould species exist, making visual identification difficult and professional help is necessary for safety. Here are twelve common types. Allergens:  Dead mould fragments and spores are still allergenic and can trigger reactions in individuals. Inhaling or touching these remains can cause symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, eye irritation, coughing, and asthma attacks. Mycotoxins:  Many moulds produce toxic compounds called mycotoxins. These toxins are present on the mould spores and fragments and can remain potent and harmful even after the mould organism itself has died. Exposure to mycotoxins can occur through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact and has been linked to various health issues, though extreme poisoning from indoor air is rare in normal scenarios. Physical Fragments:  When mould dies or dries out, breaking into tiny, lightweight fragments that become airborne easily. These minute particles can bypass the body's natural filtration systems more easily than intact spores, potentially reaching deep into the lungs.  Importance of Removal Simply killing the mould (e.g., with bleach or other off-self products) is not enough; it  must be professionally removed to mitigate health risks.  BMT / pureAzone use electronic sterilisation which byway of an accelerator that disrupt microbial DNA, therefore effectively killing pathogens that are airborne or embedded in fabrics. High heat pads reaching over 100c are used for solid objects to kill fungi roots. After which a complete air exchange with high powered commercial units to remove any airborne of surface fragments. Mould is dangerous, treat it with respect

Exterior Wall Coating Costa del Sol do's and don't from the people who understand building structures. Paint  consists of four main components: pigments for colour, resins to act as a binder and help it adhere to a surface, solvents to control consistency, and additives to enhance specific properties, usually profile.  ​What is the secret of achieving the perfect coating. Preparation of the surface its to be applied. High quality additives.  High level content of quality pigmentation. Can paint provide thermal benefits? It may seem a strange claim when a wall is 30cm plus deep, that a 1mm paint film will provide warmer walls, and you would be right in questioning such a statement. Thermal conductivity is increased by moisture levels, so a damp wall looses heat by conductivity, transmitting the outdoor temperature indoors.  Paint therefore does not directly thermally insulate, it stops moisture penetration which reduces wall thermal conductivity. Built in high thermal membranes. You may find contractors offering a coating which is incorporating a structure built into product.  This may consist of small plastic beads or other small  crushed thermal additive.   The claim is "thermal benefits resulting in a warmer home" (well we covered that above) our point here is about its ability to adhere long term to a wall, and here is why.  A exterior paint should as near as possible maintain the same temperature as the wall it is applied too, so a thin membrane is good. If a thicker thermal element is applied this wall absorb the outdoor temperature, during warmer weather the thermal barrier acts like a poultice and draws moisture up between the paint and the wall resulting in a separation.   Many contractors have fell foul on that one. If you need thermal wall insulation.   Cladding for exterior, dry lining or specialist coating spray for the interior.  Breathable Paints. Breathable paints are not fully waterproof as they have an elastic type membrane which opens to allow water vapour to pass through.  Being not a fully sealed finish algae can enter, develop and form a separation in the bond. Not all paints are suitable for all surfaces. Some mineral paints, for example, are not suitable for application over conventional acrylic paints.   Paints should always be specified subject to a site survey. ​ And Finally Colours. In short at greater the reflective ability the better all round, so white is tops for sunny climates. Exterior wall coatings Costa del Sol https://www.123bmt.net/projects-6-1

Mould and damp problems. Rising Damp, Humidity problems. Indoor air quality specialist. Qualified Technician. Costa del Sol. BMT & Associates. Problems with mould & humidity? Indoor air quality tests. Air ventilation systems installed. Fully qualified technician, best service to ensure correct advice & procedures for all architectural, structural & indoor air quality matters. Leader in indoor air purification Mainland Europe. Established 1982. Why indoor air quality tests are important for mould and damp. Indoor air quality testing is the key for establishing the presence of mould in a property. This due to it being primarily airborne and only becoming visible when well established and growing as a fungi in your home. Mould spore is the dangerous one that infests the respiratory system. It settles unseen in fabrics and without an air quality test it cannot be traced. All mould surveys should commence with an air quality diagnostics and microscopic test undertaken by a qualified technician equipped with the correct instruments. Read More Book a free independent home survey to check for damp, mould and air quality. Fully Qualified Technician. On site lab tests for mould and airborne spore analysing. See Surveys Damp Damp Walls Damp is bad for your health and home. Book a survey today to trace and provide the correct solution to solve the problem permanently. Read More Air Purification Indoor Air Quality Have your indoor air quality checked. Air quality is the key to all mould and indoor pollution problems. book a survey today. Read More Salt Acids Salt Acids Having problems with flaking paint, poor plaster work and white powder growth. Read More Humidity Air Ventilation Specifying and installing forced air systems for air balancing and moisture removal for problematic indoor spaces . Read More Magnetic wave Magnetic Wave Indoor magnetic wave resulting from faulty appliances and wiring can be problematic for some people resulting in restless disturbed sleep. We can check and source problems. Book a Survey Sterilisation Electronic Sterilising None toxic air purification and sterilisation for fresh homes and business environments. Read More Mould Mould Mould is a live and dangerous growth which will spread throughout your home, don't live with it, eradicate it correctly. Read More Air Exchange Air Replacement Part of our mould sterilising process is to completely replace the indoor air together with its pollutants . Read More Gasses Sneezing, Sore Eyes Sore eyes, runny nose etc is a sign of irritation and may well be caused by indoor gasses generated by mould spore. Read More Under Builds Damp Basements Filtered air transfer & tanking systems for under builds. Basements suffer from stagnated air, mould or damp. Book a survey today. Read More Mould Shower Rooms Shower rooms are a haven for mould, all that moisture and humidity. They get embedded in the tiles etc, we can check it out Read More Survey Book a survey If you think you have an indoor air quality problem, damp or mould, you can book a full in-depth survey with onsite lab tests and written reports also available. Its the correct way to proceed. Read More Mould Spore Lab Tests Whilst mould fungi is normally visible, the spore is invisible and cannot be detected with meters, therefore requiring lab tests which will be undertaken when required. Read More Air Quality Remote Monitoring Permanent remote monitoring of your indoor air quality to ensure all is well for your families wellbeing. Read More Odours Odours Foul smelling odours are normally a result of a sanitation problem, get it check out, we have the equipment. Read More Radon Indoor Radiation Over the last decade indoor radiation has become a big health issue. Read More.. Read More Pure Water Is Your Water Pure If your household water is coming from a storage tank, then the chances are it is not. We can test water tanks to make sure they are safe. Read More Blog Read latest Blogs Read the latest blogs on mould, damp, air purification and radon Read Now MOULD & DAMP PROBLEMS. INDEPENDENT SURVEYS BY INDOOR AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST FOR COSTA DEL SOL, IRELAND & UK. ACID CORROSION. MOULD AND HUMIDITY PROBLEMS. BMT & Associates. Est: 1982

It is very important to have your indoor air quality checked. We use diagnostic meters to check your air throughout your home. BMT & Associates. Qualified Technician. Why it is important to have your indoor air quality checked for home or office. In short, it is the key to tracing all indoor pollution problems. Testing the quality of the indoor air is the key to sourcing most problems within a property. Mould spore is detected that way, as it is airborne and only settle on walls once a high density is established, so you cannot rely on visual sightings, or simple thermal or moisture meters. Stale air , (yes you can smell that) but you require an air quality test to determine what bacterial gas is polluting the air, only that way can you source and rectify the problem. Volatile toxics can only be traced by air quality meters. Toxic Air Pollutants or hazardous, chemical pollutants are substances that can cause cancer, birth defects, or other serious harms. They can be gases, such as hydrogen chloride, benzene and toluene or compounds and metals such as asbestos, cadmium, mercury and chromium. Most homes have some or all of these within the air. Only the best meters will sort this minefield out and of course, knowing how to interpret the information the meter provides. Offices, gyms, workrooms, in fact anywhere that people gather indoors, there could be a issue with air quality. Symptoms may include lack of energy, yarning, tired eyes, headaches or sneezing. We can undertake air quality checks, then take the appropriate action by installing the correct air control units. Remember. Airborne spores and poor air quality are dangerous, they are bad for your health, they can make you ill, in serious cases kill. Book a free air quality check today Overview. We tend to think of air pollution as a risk faced outside, but the air we breathe indoors can also be polluted. Bacteria vapours, mould, household appliances and the chemicals they use, furnishings, air fresheners and cleaners can all affect indoor air quality and our health. Indoor air quality is a global issue. Both short- and long-term exposure to indoor air pollution can cause a range of health issues, including respiratory diseases, heart disease, cognitive deficits, and cancer. As one prominent example, the World Health Organization estimates 3.8 million people worldwide die every year from illnesses attributable to harmful indoor air from dirty cookstoves and fuel. Certain populations may be affected more than others. Children, older adults, individuals with preexisting conditions. Types of Pollutants Many factors contribute to poor indoor air quality. Indoor air includes pollutants that penetrate from the outdoors, as well as sources that are unique to the indoor environment. These sources involve: Human activities within buildings, such as smoking, burning solid fuels, cooking, and cleaning. Vapours from building and construction materials, equipment, and furniture. Biological contaminants, such as mould, viruses, or allergens. Respiratory Disease Actions to reduce mould exposure in early life may have long-term health benefits, potentially decreasing prevalence and severity of asthma. Amongst populated areas children with asthma who live in homes with high levels of indoor air pollution, those children with sufficient vitamin D levels had fewer symptoms. Household air pollution exposure likely affects lung development prenatally. Indoor air pollution exposure during pregnancy was associated with impaired lung function in infants. This altered infant lung function may then increase risk for pneumonia in the first year of life. Outdoor air quality can affect indoor air. Air pollution levels have been trending downward over several decades due to air quality-control policies. These improvements in air quality are associated with improved lung development in children. Cognitive Effects Indoor exposures to air pollutants, including particulate matter, allergens, oxides of nitrogen, endotoxin, and mould, have been associated with impaired health and performance in children and adults. Taking Action People spend more time indoors than out, our homes have hermetically sealed doors, window, recirculating cooling and heating systems and more toxic chemicals used in washing and cleaning, all of which produces a cocktail of airborne volatile toxins. This can be further aggravated by high humidity, salt acids and airborne spores. Firstly we undertake indoor air quality checks using medical grade meters to check for any air pollutant. Next step is to test for airborne spore, this can only be undertaken with pressurised samplers with the results analysed using a microscope. If the result is positive we must find the reason why and correct it. In the case of uncontrollable humidity density, we install specialised air balancing units that continually monitor the indoor air for humidity levels and volatile pollutant, if detected they activate, cleaning the air and rebalancing at a rate of 800 CFM. Make contact to book your indoor air quality check. Book Now

Basements and under-builds made dry and usable. Pure air ventilation systems for under-builds, offices, homes. Basements in your home made dry and usable Many under builds or basements have poor air, damp or water ingress problem of one form or another. Some of these under-builds were never intended for habitation in the first place but have been adapted for use at a later date. It is imperative that such work is carried out by experiences qualified professionals, as if wrongly diagnosed it will lead to the application of incorrect procedures resulting in increasing the problem and detrimental to structural issues. Some case studied we have come across during surveys. Lateral Damp. This is where heavy moisture is showing on the walls. Contractors had cleaned the wall down, painted it in water barrier paint, then erected dry lining over the entire walling. Such a practice left the walls wet, leading to deterioration (Wet walls loose their load bearing capacity) and massive mould infestation in the cavity they had created. Humidity. This is most common and misunderstood. Humidity is present everywhere and calculated as relative humidity. The higher temperature, the more moisture can be held by the air. When high humidity is in an environment similar to a basement, the moisture condensates on the cooler walls and they become wet. To solve this problem a very clear understanding of humidity is required, so the correct equipment is specified and installed. Air conditioning used for ventilation. Very often we find air conditioning units installed to handle ventilation problems. This is an incorrect approach which can lead to humidity and infestation problems due the air recycling. One major problem with basements and under-builds is the lack of air transfer. This can lead to high moisture buildup resulting in poor quality air. In such situations we can install air transfer systems which monitor and balance the indoor air quality continually to ensure a fresh clean environment in which to live. We also install specialised forced air systems for problem areas where water penetration is difficult to stop. These units increase the barometric pressure to force the moisture levels down and then extract through an Exhaust system. Property owners make contact to arrange a survey. Contractors, Architects. If you wish for us to specify for you we can do so with full installation by our own team.