MicroShield is an Indoor Air Quality Consulting company that helps Real Estate Proffessionals market and sell homes that are "Certified IAQ Healthy Homes". 

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) may be compromised of microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressors that can induce negative health effects. Recent findings have demonstrated that indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air (albeit with different pollutants) although this has not changed the common understanding of air pollution. In fact, indoor air is often a greater health hazard than the corresponding outdoor setting. Using ventilation to dilute contaminants, filtration, and source control are the primary methods for improving indoor air quality in most homes and buildings.

An Environmental Consultant is a professional who can identify the causes of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) - even when problems seem vague or unrelated to visible causes. The Environmental Consultant is trained to see a building the way a general practitioner sees the body of his patient - as an organic whole with dozens of interrelated systems contributing to overall health. In order to diagnose the patient properly, the Consultant must be able to gather and interpret data from various systems operating in a building.

Sell your home faster, with no surprises with a Certified IAQ Healthy Home.
If you're getting ready to put your home on the market, take the first step in preparing your home for sale with home seller inspection services from MicroShield Environmental Services.  A pre-inspected home encourages more interest from buyers, eliminates surprises, and generally puts your property at a competitive advantage during the sales process. You home will be "Certified IAQ Healthy Home".  Buyers will know that you have fully disclosed the condition of your home, and you'll be confident that there will be fewer, if any, issues during the selling process.

Pre-Listing IAQ Inspection
A MicroShield Environmental Services pre-listing mold inspection provides you with comprehensive information on the current condition of your home and includes recommendations for property repairs eliminate potential water intrusion in order to improve the home's value and marketability. You can work with your real estate agent to either decide which areas to improve before putting the house on the market, or to adjust the sale price to reflect any costs of repairs that would be revealed in a home inspection performed later by a potential home buyer during the contingency process. And if you've maintained and updated your home over the years, a pre-listing home inspection report serves as a valuable sales tool documenting the attention to detail and care you've taken in protecting your investment.

MicroShield Environmental Services pre-listing IAQ inspection includes over 300 items, from the foundation to the roof and all the wet areas of the home - kitchen, plumbing, bathrooms, laundry rooms. The inspection takes the home inspector between 2 and 2 1/2 hours depending on the size of the home.

MicroShield Environmental Services technicians go above and beyond a typical home inspection. In fact, half of all inspections we perform uncover a serious problem that the regular home inspector overlooked.  Our specialized equipment allows us to investigate hidden areas, searching for water damage, saturated materials and mold growth.

With a Pre-Listing IAQ Healthy Home Inspection from MicroShield Environmental Services you'll receive:
A comprehensive MicroShield Environmental Services IAQ Healthy Home Inspection and SmartIAQ Report prepared by a AirAdvice for your MicroShield Environmental Services inspector.
Easy-to-use marketing materials alerting potential buyers that your home has been pre-inspected by MicroShield Environmental Services and is a "Certified IAQ Healthy Home" and Ready for Sale or Purchase.
The MicroShield Environmental Services Preventive Home Maintenance Guide with a seasonal maintenance schedule to take with you to your new home.

You've found your dream home. Make sure it's an IAQ Healthy Home.
Buying a home may be the biggest purchase you'll ever make, as well as one of the most important - where life unfolds and memories are made. When you've found the home of your dreams, you tend to know it the minute you walk through the front door.  Make the most important decision an informed decision with a IAQ Healthy Home inspection from MicroShield Environmental Services. 

At MicroShield Environmental Services, we believe that knowledge is power, and our goal is to provide you with the unbiased information you need to buy with confidence.

Purchasing a home is likely the single biggest investment you will make. Entering into this decision without sufficient information can lead to expensive surprises down the road.  Properly investigating a home is the surest way to know what you are buying before it's too late.

Protect Yourself with a Pre-purchase IAQ Inspection.
Our Inspections Include the Following Elements:

Moisture meter testing around plumbing, toilets, showers, etc. Humidity testing, Drainage assessmentm, Visual inspection of the entire home including attic and crawlspace, Determination of the source of mold growth, Protocol for remediating a mold problem if one is found.

Most inspectors merely observe the mold growth. We take the extra step and find the source of the problem. More than being simply unsightly, mold growth is an indication of damp conditions in the home. Even after treatment of the mold itself, if the underlying problem was not corrected the mold will likely return.

Your new home looks great-is it built great too?
Buying a newly constructed home gives you the opportunity to pick the colors, finishes, and other details that truly make a house your own. But how can you be sure that the quality of your new home isn't only skin deep? New construction IAQ Inspections from MicroShield Environmental Services monitor the home building process at critical building stages to verify that the construction is sound and provides you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your new home.

At the Frame Stage your Home cand have Certified Mold Free Building Material with a 20 yr MicroShield Warranty by pretreating your home with MicroShield anti-microbials prior to drywall and insulation.

At the completion of your home you can have your home Certified as an IAQ Healthy Home with our AirAdvice Healthy Home 3 day test.  With the IAQ Healthy home Test you get critical information about your new home prior to closing and it gives the builder time to make any necessary corrections before the purchase is finalized.

What causes indoor air pollution problems?

Indoor air pollution results when man-made and natural chemicals, gases, particles, and other substances are produced or released in or near the home. Common pollutants found in homes are volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde, particulates, radon, asbestos, and combustion gases and by-products.

These pollutants come from a variety of sources such as household cleaning products, wood or fuels that are burned, building materials and products, furnishings, paint strippers, pesticides, the soil under a house, and human activities.

Some sources, like air fresheners, release pollutants almost continuously. Others, like unvented space heaters, produce pollutants occasionally or when they are used.

Has anyone set acceptable pollution levels for the home?

Pollution standards exist for outside air and for the work place, but there are no standards for pollutant levels in the home. However, when homes have been monitored, pollutant levels indoors have sometimes exceeded "safe" outdoor or work levels.

An "acceptable" pollution level in your home may depend on such varied factors as:

• whether or not family members have chronic illnesses - especially respiratory or illnesses aggravated by pollutants
• whether there are children or elderly family members who may be more sensitive to pollutant effects
• whether products or materials used in the home produce pollutants and how often they are used
• the effectiveness of your home ventilation system and the distribution of air throughout the house

How do indoor pollutants affect the health of my family?

You may feel the effects of exposure to an indoor pollutant immediately after exposure, or the problem may not show up until years later. Immediate effects include irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat; headaches; dizziness and fatigue. Age, preexisting conditions, and sensitivity to the pollutant can all affect whether a person reacts to a pollutant.

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The most trusted name in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Providing Central Florida with Home Builder Mold Prevention, Home Builder IAQ Inspections,
Home Buyer IAQ Inspections, Home Seller IAQ Inspections, Complete IAQ Building Diagnostic Inspections, Mold Inspections, Water Intrusion Inspections, Certified IAQ Healthy Home, Air Sampling, Mold Testing, Mold Prevention, Mold Protection, and Mold Pretreatment.

John P. Lapotaire specializes in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) http://www.iaqhealthyhome.com/

IAQ Healthy Home

Our IAQ Healthy Home Test Include the Following Elements:

• Particle Allergens such as dust, dirt and pet dander. 
• Chemical Pollutants
• Carbon Dioxide
• Temperature
• Relative Humidity
• Carbon Monoxide

Everyone Deserves a Healthy Work Environment

The air you breathe will have an effect on your overall ability to work, concentrate and perform daily tasks. Research has shown that 30% of homes have a mold problem and that we spend 80% to 90% of their time indoors. Indoor air is often five to one hundred times more polluted than outdoor air. Air contaminated with mould, dust mites, and chemical fumes can trigger allergic reactions, asthma, and respiratory infections.

As the issue of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) becomes an increasingly greater concern to society, our clients need the right advice on how to manage the risks related to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in buildings. Two trends are emerging in the perception of and response to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): There are those who say that the IAQ concern is over-stated and then there are those who recommend a building be evacuated if one colony of a toxigenic mold species is identified. Neither of these two extremes accurately reflects our current scientific understanding of the correct response to the issue of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in the indoor work environment.

Commercial Indoor Air Quality

Poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has been cited by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of the greatest environmental health risks in the United States. The public is expressing increased sensitivity to the importance of clean Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), and the dangers of contaminated air. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is rapidly becoming one of leading issues facing property managers.

The problem is real. According to studies by a variety of authorities including the EPA and the World Health Organization, poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) affects 20 to 30 per cent of office buildings. A 1998 Underwriters Laboratory study determined, "75 per cent of the general public is concerned about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in the home, office and other buildings." According to the International Facilities Management Association "poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is at the top of the list of the top 10 complaints building managers hear."

Control

A carefully planned Pro-Active Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management program documents effective control of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and comfort, and provides an early warning of problems caused by changes in building system operations or tenant activities.

MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. provides cost effective, pro-active Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) annual monitoring of buildings, office spaces, and work environments.

Who Should Get The IAQ Healthy Home Test?
If you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions....

• Do you have comfort concerns about your home such as rooms too hot, too cold, too humid or too dry

• Do you have anyone living in the home suffering from allergies or asthma?

• Have you noticed odd or unpleasant odors?

• Is your heating or air conditioning system over ten years old?

• Do you have children under age 15 or people over age 65?

"Certified Mold Free Building Material".

Whether you are buying a newly built home or building a custom home "Frame Stage Mold" is a question that needs to be answered and MicroShield Environmental Services Mold Pretreatment is your answer.

Mold can grow anywhere conditions are conducive. And your home's structure is particularly vulnerable during the frame stage of new construction. (mold on trusses, lumber, and other building material)

Now you can stop mold growth durring new construction and protect your new home by applying MicroShield's 2 Step Anti-Microbial Mold Pretreatment to your home's completed structure prior to drywall.

MicroShield ES uses a 2 Step Mold Pretreatment System to Clean, Disinfect, and Protect the Home. Both steps are safe, approved, and non-corrosive.

The 1st Mold Pretreatment Step Destroys Microorganisms upon contact, Safely Cleaning and Disinfecting the Home.  Eliminating mold on trusses, lumber, and other building material.
The 2nd Mold Pretreatment Step Encapsulates the Structure with a permeable anti-microbial that prevents airborne microorganisms from regenerating while providing the Builder and Homebuyer a complete Warranty and "Certified Mold Free Building Material".

MicroShield ES Mold Pretreatment can be used in New Construction, Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, and Renovation.  mold on trusses, lumber, and other building material.  "Certified Mold Free Building Material".

The MicroShield ES Mold Pretreatment coating is available for application to wood, paper, plastic, concrete and metal to safely eliminate mold on trusses, lumber, and other building material.  "Certified Mold Free Building Material".

MicroShield ES uses E.P.A. approved and registered mold pretreatment chemicals that offer the Home Builder and Homeowner superior protection against dangerous and destructive microorganisms, disease causing bacteria, fungi, and viruses that cause illness and threaten health and well being. Providing the builder with an answer to the burning question?  What are you going to do about the mold on my trusses? "We will MicroShield Them."  "Certified Mold Free Building Material".

A little bit of rain or exposure to the elements during framing won't hurt your home if it has Certified Mold Free Building Material from MicroShield Environmental Services, LLC. New Home Mold Pretreatment.

MicroShield ES specializes in the application of mold pretreatment anti-microbial disinfectant and encapsulants to new construction materials (i.e. mold on trusses and lumber) in residential and commercial buildings. Treatment of moldy building materials prior to drywall greatly reduces the potential for costly mold remediation and/or litigation should water intrusion or high relative humidity cause mold growth on new construction material such as trusses and lumber.

Dealing with homeowner concerns about mold on trusses and lumber durring new construction has become a significant issue for builders as publicity increases consumer awareness and anxiety. The Pro-Active Builders are addressing these concerns prior to "close-in," that is, before sheetrock and finishing components are added durring construction.

Today, a select number of builders are taking certain steps to minimize their mold liability risk. These builders are using new building envelope designs that improve interior moister control and are using building materials that don't support mold growth. Additionally, these builders are using MicroShield ES mold pretreatment "Certified Mold Free Building Materials" on all vulnerable new construction materials that could support mold growth under the right conditions. The cost of new construction mold pretreatment far out weighs the risk associated with a future mold liability law suite and provides Home Buyers with a better quality home. 

The most trusted name in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Providing Central Florida with Home Builder Mold Prevention, Home Builder IAQ Inspections,
Home Buyer IAQ Inspections, Home Seller IAQ Inspections, Complete IAQ Building Diagnostic Inspections, Mold Inspections, Water Intrusion Inspections, Certified IAQ Healthy Home, Air Sampling, Mold Testing, Mold Prevention, Mold Protection, and Mold Pretreatment.

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John P. Lapotaire, CIEC

"John is very dedicated and always there to lend the helping hand. He listens to your needs and delivers with no delays or problems. I recommend John to get the job done!" Great Results, On Time, High Integrity

Tiffany Reis, Realtor
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC in 2008

"John P. Lapotaire, CIEC Lapotaire has many good attributes. It's not fair that we only have to choose only three because he does his job very well. John is personable; works well will colleagues, and clients. Anyone who comes in contact with John can feel comfortable with him. John's knowledge with the Environmental Services he provides gives you a feeling that you know the job will taken care of and steps complete when he advises and him working in the building industry and the knowledge of a builder, he knows the drill. YES, I highly recommend John to do the job."  Expert, On Time, High Integrity

Della Headley, Office Manager at Marshall B. Bone General Contractor
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC in 2007, and hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC more than once

"John Lapotaire is a very genuine professional who takes each and every endeavor very seriously from working with Boy Scouts of America to helping solve indoor air quality issues and pretreating homes for mold prevention. He takes pride in what he does and makes sure no stone is unturned when completing a task. I highly recommend John Lapotaire for any job or indoor air quality professional advice you may be seeking."  Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity

Lydia L, Broker
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC in 2004, and hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC more than once

"John pays attention to what the customer wants, and gets it done. He is cheerful, customer focused and mindful of details. I'd work with or hire him anytime."

Jeff Keene, Sr. Software Engineer, TriSyn Group
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC in 2005, and hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC more than once

"John Lapotaire has been a trusted collegue and service provider to me for the last five years. I consider him to be an expert on construction methodology in the residential field which lends further credence to his ability in the specialized field of indoor air quality rating and consulting. I would not hesitate to obtain services from John at all and trust the results would be completely to my satisfaction. Ken Goldberg"  Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Ken Goldberg, Owner, Chandler/Goldberg, LLC
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC as a indoor air quality consultant in 2003 and hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC more than once

"John's knowlege and expertise in the field of indoor air quality and moisture is outstanding. A true professional and a pleasure to work with."  Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Kip Braden
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC in 2004, and hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC more than once

"I have worked with John Lapotaire for many years within the Boys Scouts of America organization. John is one of those people that when he does something whether work related or projects outside of work he does it hundred percent, he is definately a perfectionist. If we ask John to do something whether big or small he takes it and runs with it. Professionally anyone that hires him would not be disappointed. Kerry Gamble"

Kerry Gamble, Trainer, Embarq
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC in 2002, and hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC more than once

"John has a buisness acumen most clients look for and appreciate. He has performed several tasks over the past few years with outstanding results."  Expert, Good Value, On Time

Jim Rahman
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC as a Environmental Consultant in 2006, and hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC more than once

"John Lapotaire is an upstanding guy. If he says he going to do something, he does it and does it well. I don't hesitate to recommend him to anyone we know."

Michael Baker, Owner, Central Fastener & Supply, Inc.
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC in 2007, and hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC more than once

"John is hard working, stays on task, and never quits till he has finished a project. He is very focused."

Stephen Pulver, produce manager, Albertsons
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC in 2007

"John has a vast amount of experience in Indoor Environmental Issues and has solved many of my customers mold and mildew issues. His company mainly provides a pretreatment to prevent future mold growth."

David Dwyer, Owner, Dwyer Industries, Inc.
Worked directly with John P. Lapotaire, CIEC at MicroShield Environmental Services

"John is a great guy to work with. We have worked together on several Boy Scout projects. He has always demonstrated hard work, attention to details, great follow up, and a real caring for all the individuals involved. I have also witnessed his training abilities and leadership and admire those qualities as well."

Jeff Petersen, AE, InterDyn - CFO Consulting
Was with another company when working with John P. Lapotaire, CIEC at MicroShield Environmental Services

"The building I worked in was known as a "sick" facility. John's expertise helped to improve the health of the environment."

Joe Oliver, Acnhor/Reporter, WESH-TV Orlando FL.
Was with another company when working with John P. Lapotaire, CIEC at MicroShield Environmental Services

Great Results, Personable, Expert 

Scott Schaffnit
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC as a General Contractor in 2007, and hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC more than once

"I work with John as a volunteer in the Boy Scouts of America. I consider John enthuisastic, competent, and caring. He has a solid foundation in leadership as a combat veteran in the US Army that has served him well in his business and with sharing that leadership to the young boys and men within the Scouting program. I would recommend John to any organization, business, or person for his commitment and dedication to any task or purpose. John has an extremely contagious personality, compounded by a great family and work ethic."

Eric Glenn, Special Operations Weapons Development, USSOCOM
Was with another company when working with John P. Lapotaire, CIEC at MicroShield Environmental Services

"John did an excellent job finding the source of the water damage that others had not been able to locate. He made great recommendations and had our problems solved quickly. MicroShield will be the only company I'll call for services next time. Joel Peisner"  Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Joel Peisner
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC as a Water Damage in 2007

"John Lapotaire has abundant industry and product knowledge. He is by no means new to this industry. He is top notch when it comes to trouble shooting and eliminating the problem."

Dan Ekberg, Owner, Ekberg Stucco, nc.
Was with another company when working with John P. Lapotaire, CIEC at MicroShield Environmental Services

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Rich Merritt, Turf and Irrigation Tech, Seminole County Government
Was with another company when working with John P. Lapotaire, CIEC at MicroShield Environmental Services

"John is an outstanding business professional! I highly recommend his services to everyone!"  Great Results, Expert, Good Value

Erik Hansen, Realtor
Hired John P. Lapotaire, CIEC as a Real Estate Agent in 2007

The most trusted name in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Providing Central Florida with Home Builder Mold Prevention, Home Builder IAQ Inspections,
Home Buyer IAQ Inspections, Home Seller IAQ Inspections, Complete IAQ Building Diagnostic Inspections, Mold Inspections, Water Intrusion Inspections, Certified IAQ Healthy Home, Air Sampling, Mold Testing, Mold Prevention, Mold Protection, and Mold Pretreatment.