What could be more fundamental than the air we breathe? As it is invisible and a part of everyday life, people can sometimes take the quality of air for granted. Indoor air in Canadian...
Tag: VOC
Specifying formaldehyde-absorbing wallboard
(03/04/2015)
Last spring, several members of Group2 Architecture Interior Design, revisited their plans for an office space in Edmonton after hearing a wallboard that absorbs one of the highest concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—formaldehyde....
Using coatings in challenging weather
(01/06/2015)
Understanding the limitations of using roof coatings in the fall and winter can fine-tune the way Canadian contractors treat the options and variables involved. Some product types are much more robust in inclement weather,...
Understanding waterproofing
(12/01/2012)
Moisture infiltration can cause serious damage within a structure. When water in liquid form is present, the impact can be catastrophic—the structure can become uninhabitable. There are various methods used to address water penetration...
Understanding Canada’s VOC regulations
(07/01/2012)
For years, the phrase ‘volatile organic compounds (VOCs)’ has been associated with issues such as smog, greenhouse gases (GHGs), air pollution, and ozone layer depletion. Still, many Canadian design professionals are not overly familiar...
Improving indoor air through VOC sequestration
(09/01/2011)
Designing for high indoor air quality (IAQ) in both new construction and remodelling projects has become a primary objective of design professionals. This concern is due to the substantial impact indoor air has on...
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