AE Home Inspectors, LLC
Delivering Peace of Mind... One Home Inspection at a Time!
Quality Visual Observations and Evaluations
(404) 406-9031
Atlanta - North Atlanta - Cobb County
New Homes - Resales - Town Homes - Presales - Condos
Qualified, well trained inspectors
Written Report which fully
informs a buyer what
he/she is buying
Unbiased and objective
reporting
Assistance for those who
have purchased property
with problems
Commitment to ongoing
training and excellence
Major Indoor Air Pollutants
Pollutant: Asbestos
Source: Building materials, including insulation,
acoustical ceiling, and pipe wrap.
Health Effects: Lung Cancer and lung diseases
Pollutant: Formaldehyde
Source: Foam insulation inside walls, particle
board, and plywood.
Health Effects: Respiratory tract irritation,
damage to nostril tissue, and cancer.
Pollutant: Radon
Source: Comes from the earth through cracks
in the foundation and well water
Health Effects: Lung Cancer
Pollutant: Carbon
Monoxide
Source: Gas appliances, fireplaces, and
wood stoves.
Health Effects: Blocks oxygen flow causing
fatigue, then headaches, confusion, nausea, dizziness, and death.
Pollutant: Nitrogen
Dioxide
Source: Gas appliances, fireplaces, kerosene
heaters, wood stoves, and tobacco smoke.
Health Effects: Eye and respiratory tract
irritation and infection; long-term exposure causes bronchitis. Diseases
characterized by watery eyes, sneezing, lethargy, rashes, coughing, breathing
and digestive problems.
Pollutant: Biological
Agents
Source: Improperly maintained air ducts,
air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, carpet and air filters.
Health Effects: Eye and respiratory tract
irritation and infection; long-term exposure causes bronchitis. Diseases
characterized by watery eyes, sneezing, lethargy, rashes, coughing, breathing
and digestive problems.
Pollutant: Organic
Compounds
Source: Cleaners, waxes, paints, pesticides,
adhesives, insulation, plywood, furniture, chlorine, moth balls, and dry
cleaned items; autos.
Health Effects: Respiratory tract and eye
irritation; many of these cause cancer.
Pollutant: Lead
Source: Paint and auto exhaust.
Health Effects: Attacks the nervous system
and brain.
Pollutant: Aromatic
hydrocarbons
Source: Adhesives, pesticides, pains, and
cleaners. Waxes, heaters, stoves, tobacco, auto exhaust heating systems.
Health Effects: Respiratory tract irritation
and cancer.
