Previously we discussed the popcorn ceiling and the lineage that it shares with some of the most famous ceilings in history. Not that your popcorn ceiling is as ornate as the Sistine Chapel, but if your home ever had a smoke living it it, the color will be similar, as tobacco smoke turns the texture a toasted brown color. The color of tarnished gold greeting you when you come through the door is s…Read More
When we talk about environmental monitoring, one of the most important components of that is checking the quality of the air. Many of us make the mistake of assuming air quality indoors is far cleaner than what’s found outside. But a study by the EPA found that inside air tended to be 2 to 5 times dirtier than what we’re breathing when we go out. So what can we do about it? As it turns out, we…Read More
When it comes to environmental assessment, one of the most important aspects is air quality. Indoor air is important in the lives of you, your family, even your pets. To make it cleaner, you can certainly go greener with cleaning supplies, make sure your HVAC system is periodically serviced, and other smart decisions. But there’s another way to keep the indoor air clean and make your home look …Read More
Last time we looked at the “demon” mineral asbestos. We all know that asbestos is dangerous, not bad necessarily, but it can create issues that are deadly. At NOW Environmental Services, we take asbestos seriously, as well as mold, lead and general indoor air quality. We provide a myriad of different services, each serving a specialized purpose. In fact, for any occupational or environmental h…Read More
The world is a dangerous place and you can never tell what you are going to encounter. The key to creating a positive place in the world is education. The dangers of things that we do not understand are many, but if you look back on the days of the industrial revolution, the dangers were much more pronounced. Through the years, it has been noticed that the more education that is available, the saf…Read More
NOW Environmental Services will be holding an Asbestos Worker Training Course July 17th -20th 2012 20% off when you register online, and use this code H7ZCTL0N6N at checkout. Offer Expires July 6th 2012. This is a Washington State Approved 32 hour Asbestos Worker Training course (4 days) *Course Fee: $425.00 Includes $45.00 Labor & Industries Card Filing Fee. Course dates are every other mont…Read More
NOW Environmental Services has provided consulting and remediation design services for over 250 underground storage tank removal / remediation projects since 1983. On the majority of these projects NOW Environmental has provided the necessary expertise from the initial planning phase through field investigation and assessment, remediation actions through the government required closure testing and…Read More
Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based paint, which can be harmful to adults and children. Check for lead before you start any renovations or demolition. Contact NOW Environmental Services for asbestos testing, mold testing and lead testing. We offer a comprehensive set of asbestos training courses. Pleas…Read More
