Why do people make repairs in their home? Naturally, to improve its appearance, add novelty, make life more comfortable and cozy. However, in pursuit of beauty and cheapness, we often neglect the harmful properties that certain materials have.
In today's article, we will talk about what is found in almost every home and negatively affects the health and general condition of all households.
Some finishing materials are the strongest allergens, flammable, emit harmful substances, etc. Sounds scary! Unfortunately, this is so, just many of us do not know about it. Some materials are even capable of causing oncology in humans. Let's talk about everything in detail.
Mixtures that are harmful to health
Rare repairs do without the use of dry mixes, including tile adhesive, plaster, wallpaper glue, self-leveling floors, etc. As a rule, these materials are purchased contractor.
And what contractor doesn't want to save money and put the benefit into his pocket? Therefore, many are purchased in highly questionable places, and the quality of the purchased goods leaves much to be desired. Due to such savings, it becomes worse not only for repairs, but also for households.
The main danger of fake dry mixes is that they contain cheap substitutes that cause allergic reactions in humans, harm health, and provoke the appearance of diseases.
Those who are engaged in the production of counterfeit substances do not think about the harm they cause. The customer must necessarily control the actions of the contractor, check where he bought the materials. If some mixtures are in doubt, it is better to discard them right away.
I recommend purchasing in official hardware stores, where you will certainly be given appropriate certificates and factory documentation for any product.
Polyurethane is the enemy of man
This material is widely used in construction. Many people mistakenly believe that it is completely safe. Note that it is harmless only when correctly installed.
Buildings are insulated with polyurethane foam. If the builders make gross mistakes during the installation process, do not allow the material to dry, then during operation the polyurethane will begin to release formaldehyde and phenol. Regular inhalation of harmful vapors threatens households with symptoms of poisoning.
The evil that lies in the laminate
Few building materials can boast of such popularity and prevalence as laminate flooring. Did you know that laminate flooring is not recommended for residential premises?
The problem lies in the composition of the material. In its production, melamine and acrylic resins, as well as formaldehyde are used. To minimize the harm that the material brings, manufacturers laminate it. However, during operation, the top layer is erased and allows harmful poisons to escape.
Fortunately, there are exceptions. Today you can buy a relatively safe laminate, but it is obscenely expensive.
Stretch ceilings - grief in the family
Stretch ceilings are nothing more than a polyvinyl chloride film.
They become most dangerous at high temperatures. When heated, the film begins to release phenol. In the process of burning PVC, a caustic mixture is released into the atmosphere, provoking instant suffocation.
If you have stretch ceilings in your house, try to avoid even the slightest sparks, otherwise fatal consequences are inevitable. Therefore, I tend to install fabric or plasterboard ceilings in residential areas.
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