There are also professional healthy home consultants. However they usually require appointments, and charge for their time. It seems that getting answers to healthy housing concerns often takes time, trouble-and sometimes a considerable amount of money. When it comes to homes, ignorance is not bliss. And if the answers aren't known, typical unhealthy materials often end up being used.
Many people make the mistake of believing that most building materials are probably okay.
After all, they're sold in stores, workmen like using them, and magazines advertise them. While some popular building materials really aren't dangerous to your health, many others are. Interestingly, there are certain building techniques that, if done correctly, can minimize the health risks of otherwise potentially harmful products. Take, for example, salt-treated wood. It's very popular and it certainly sounds rather harmless.