The ground can be covered with wood chips or gravel. Wood chips also hold moisture and protect shrubbery from dry weather and cold. I f the levels are over 5,000 parts per million, a thin layer of soil may need to be removed, or a permanent cover like concrete can be installed. This should be done by professionals. Enclosing exterior walls with vinyl or aluminum siding that is not properly vented can increase the degradation of interior paint, destroy insulation, and rot the structure of a house.
B eginning an environmental audit with an energy audit is recommended.
This is particularly important before a renovation. A n effective plan looks at the relationship among weatherization, lead paint, carbon monoxide, microbe growth, dry rot, roaches, and air quality. Few professionals have the ability to take into account these related factors. Make check payable to Community Resources.