A selection of harmful building materials

Expanded polystyrene

This material is used to insulate walls and ceilings. When polystyrene foam is heated, toxic substances are released, therefore it is recommended to use only for external insulation.

Polyfoam is classified as a high fire hazard class. If the installation is incorrectly made, then the risks of moisture retention and the appearance of fungus increase.

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Drywall

Drywall it is necessary to purchase only high quality, because when it is created, refined gypsum is used, all technologies are followed during production and are completely harmless for use in residential premises.

Choosing inexpensive brands from little-known manufacturers puts your health at risk. In the composition of cheap drywall, a variety of harmful impurities are used. Structures made of such material are short-lived.

Concrete

It would seem that concrete is in every home and is generally considered a safe material, but this depends on its quality. If you want to buy an apartment in a new building, it is recommended to take a special device that will measure the level of radiation and electromagnetic rays.

Rocks used in the production of concrete can be radioactive, and metal structures accumulate electromagnetic waves.

Unscrupulous builders do not check the quality of the materials used during construction, so many people move into new apartments with high radioactive levels.

Slate

It is the most common and cheapest roofing material. Produced from compressed asbestos fibers. The material breaks down into small particles that negatively affect the lungs.

Asbestos breaks down very quickly when the material is heated. If you decide to use slate in construction, then avoid places where high temperatures are possible. By painting the surface of sheets, harmful effects can be reduced.

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paints and varnishes

Paints, varnishes and other coatings are among the most toxic materials because they use PVC, toluene and xylene. Hazardous substances irritate the mucous membranes and cause an allergic reaction.

Water-based paints are the safest... When building, it is better to choose materials that have quality certificates.

Mineral wool

Minvata is often used as insulation. However, this building material can harm not only the respiratory system, but also the skin. When working with it, it is necessary to wear special equipment, and during construction it is imperative to isolate or cover with other materials.

It is undesirable to drill partitions and walls that were insulated with mineral wool, because harmful particles will settle in the air.

Dry plaster mixes

The main application of this building material is its inclusion in the composition of finishing materials (plaster, etc.). Subject to the norms and requirements in production, such materials should not contain harmful impurities. But this does not stop unscrupulous manufacturers from violating the norms, especially since the mixtures are very easy to forge.

Therefore, purchase mixtures only from reliable and trusted manufacturers. And do not forget to check the quality certificates for compliance with GOST.

PVC products

Used in the production of stretch ceilings, plumbing pipes, frames for plastic windows and various decorative trim elements (for example, moldings, skirting boards etc.). Failure to comply with production technologies and poor quality materials can be harmful to health at high temperatures.

Therefore, do not use products near sources of high temperature and require quality certificates.

Linoleum

The most dangerous type of linoleum made of polyvinyl chloride, it still has a sharp unpleasant pungent odor. In its manufacture, synthetic resins are used, which release benzene and phthalate into the air, which negatively affect health.

If you still want linoleum in the room, then it is better to choose models from jute fabrics or wood chipswhere natural ingredients are used. The cost of such linoleum will be an order of magnitude higher and you will need to turn to professionals for installation.

Vinyl wallpapers

The main disadvantage vinyl wallpaper Is that bad bandwidth. Whole colonies of pathogenic fungi can grow under them. It is not recommended to paste over bedrooms and nurseries..

A good alternative would be paper wallpaper... Of course, they are not as technological, but they are inexpensive and safe for health.

Approach the choice of building material with caution and do not skimp on its purchase. Cheap materials do not guarantee a long service life and compliance with all standards and technologies during production. The best way is to check the quality certificates for the purchased building materials.