Choosing building materials

Today, the market represented by large assortment of building materials, although they do not chasnoe otvechayut quality standards. Buyers have no idea what health effects may result in the use of substandard materials. At an uncontrolled market for more than half of all construction materials do not meet state standards and may pose a risk to human health. The most common "pitfalls" which customers can expect when choosing materials. When purchasing a parquet flooring and parquet board is rightly recognized as the most environmentally friendly types of flooring. Practicality and comfort of natural wood is not practical to replace. But even the most expensive and environmentally friendly flooring will lose all their positive qualities when choosing the wrong paint. Synthetic paints emit aromatic hydrocarbons, are often the experts found they toluene and xylene, which are used as solvents. These substances can irritate the eyes and cause skin diseases, and with constant exposure cause serious disturbances in the nervous system. Also a health hazard can conceal the glue that is a source of toluene, acetone, which, being toxic substances can cause infertility in women, contribute to miscarriages. The most accessible natural parquet simulator is a laminate. In fact, the laminate can not be considered a substitute for hardwood floors. Its front side may take the form of dozens of species of wood, but the similarities with laminate flooring finish. This coating consists of several layers, based on the composition includes wood chips and paper. Laminate is hardly environmentally friendly coating - often it becomes a source of formaldehyde, which is not just detrimental to the immune and nervous systems, but can also cause cancer. Think twice before you cover the floors with linoleum. Heating may cause release of organic substances which fall within its polymeric structure. Be careful! Not all producers of linoleum try to minimize negative impacts. Carpet is generally not harmful in their chemical composition. However, some of his views may be contraindicated in people with allergies as they are the concentration of microorganisms. As with any carpet, it might lead mites that cause allergies and exacerbation of asthma. When buying a ceramic tile tile is natural grass, so you can not worry about the environmental - it usually does not emit harmful substances. However, often used in conjunction with her glue can be dangerous phenol and toluene. In this case, even the safest materials may contain traces of extremely hazardous radioactive substances. When buying wallpaper main criterion when choosing wallpaper - their ability to pass air. Break the illusion that one is enough ventilation. Because of inferior quality washable wallpaper may emit benzene, which in itself is a potent carcinogen. For this reason, the most eco-friendly wallpaper is traditionally considered to be paper. They are best suited for finishing living quarters and children's rooms. More expensive option - wallpaper made from plant materials, they are just as good leak air and are environmentally friendly. Abandon a beautiful vinyl wallpaper is not possible, but try not to use them for finishing the bedroom and the more a child's room. These wallpapers do not "breathe" and therefore only suitable for hallway or kitchen. When buying products made of plastic One of the most common and harmful construction materials is plastic. It should not be used for interior decoration. Plastic is convenient in the kitchen, but the port of the heat, acids, and mechanical damage. Wall materials, plastic does not decay, but when heated give off unpleasant fumes. Moreover, the plastic cover continuously collects household dust. Plastic is toxic for the entire period of operation. In addition, even after being hit in the trash, it decomposes over 100 years. Extensive use of plastic means primarily a danger to the lungs. Despite these negative characteristics, the market can be found relatively safe building materials made of plastic. You approach the process of selecting materials with care. When buying paints and varnishes Poor quality ink can be especially dangerous to health. The number of applications in medical institutions of various ailments by using low-quality paint products has been steadily increasing each year. The smell of "fresh" that reigns in the room after staining - it's the smell of chemicals released. Smells like paint thinner, that smell may not be eroding for several days, as well as the impact on human health for about six months after staining. One of the components of many colors - PVC - decomposes at normal room temperature, and especially in sunlight. It enters the body through the lungs and skin, causes adverse effects, penetrating into the blood and liver. At best, poor quality varnishes and paints can cause allergies and, at worst - liver, kidneys, nervous system. About 50% of construction materials on the market do not meet environmental quality standards and may adversely affect health. To protect yourself and your loved ones from potential problems and headaches (literally and figuratively) just looking at the packaging of the eco-label.