Concrete Alternative for Allergen Sensitivities
April 2, 2009
Concrete as a healthy building material
“Its been reported that indoor air pollution is the cause of up to 50% of illnesses. Common sources of this pollution include out gassing from toxic paints and finishes, carpeting, manufactured wood products containing glues high in formaldehyde and cleaning products.
Carpeting is one of the worst offenders. New synthetic carpeting can outgas over 100 different volatile organic compounds (VOCs). And whether made of synthetic or natural materials, carpet is difficult to clean and becomes a haven for dust particles, pollutants, and bacterial growth. Tens of millions of microorganisms can be found in a square foot of carpeting. Carpet can also be a major source of mold, especially if it becomes wet and the water isn’t removed completely.
Clean environments, free of dust, mildew and other pollutants can be achieved with interior concrete floors. Concrete floors, stained with nontoxic pigments to be aesthetically appealing, are a healthier alternative to carpeting because they do not emit harmful VOCs and are easy to sweep clean.”
(Excerpt from ‘Why Concrete Is A Healthy Alternative’ by Anne Balogh of The Concrete Network)
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