Sick House Syndrome

also known as Sick building syndrome (SBS) which includes work place buildings in addition to homes

Call Tom Francis 315-439-1103 Sick House Evaluations and Testing in Central New York

The term Sick House Syndrome is used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health effects, not a specific illness but respiratory related and other issues that appear to be linked to time spent in a home or work place.

How common is sick house syndrome? A 1984 World Health Organization report suggested up to 30% of new and remodeled buildings worldwide may be subject of complaints related to poor indoor air quality. Personally, I think it is becoming more prevalent with the current practice of building homes that are wrapped with Tyvek, air sealed at every little crack and are super insulated, hence you have a building that has very little fresh air exchange.

Sick House Syndrome or Sick Houses and how to fix them:

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Is Your House Sick?

Sick House?

by Tom Francis | Feb 9, 2015 | Sick House Syndrome

Feeling sick in a Sick House Is your house making you or your family sick? Unfortunately some homes do make the occupants sick. Many people are not aware of “Sick House Syndrome” and its causes. But most people are aware of the symptoms that can result from a sick home such as eye, nose, and throat … Read more

A Word About Radon and Asbestos…

Sick House Syndrome is associated with acute or immediate health problems. Radon and asbestos are also health concerns but the damage they cause is not observed immediately, they are considered to cause long-term diseases which occur years after exposure, and are therefore not generally categorized to be causes of sick house or sick building syndrome. This is not to say they are not serious health risks; both should be included in any comprehensive evaluation of a building’s indoor air quality and addressed for improved health of the occupants.