Problems Causes & Cures

• When did you occupy the house/building?

• When was the HVAC system made operational?

• Does the HVAC system operate year round?

• Do you monitor or control the humidity level of

the house/building?

• How do you maintain the building environment?

• Are windows open during the year? For how

long?

• Do you live in the space year round, or is this a

vacation home that is closed up for part of the

year?

• How do you clean the floor? What products are

used in flooring maintenance?

• When did you notice the problem?

• Where did the problem start?

• How did the problem progress?

• Has the problem worsened since you first noticed

it? Stayed the same?