Is the Awful Smell of Creosote Driving You Out of Your Home or Office in Baltimore, MD?

If you’ve noticed a strong chemical odor emanating from the walls or floors of your Baltimore home or workplace, you may be occupying a building constructed from creosote-treated wood. The smell of creosote, often described as similar to that of mothballs, is frequently the first clue that you’re being exposed to emissions from this commonly used wood preservative. How did it get into your home? In coastal areas of Maryland, creosote has been used to protect dock pilings, utility poles, and railroad ties from wood rot and insect infestation. Sometimes this creosote-treated wood is recycled for use in the construction of buildings occupied by people.

While the acrid creosote smell is certainly unpleasant, it’s not your biggest concern if you discover that you’re living or working in the midst of creosote-treated wood. Several government agencies have determined that chronic exposure to creosote emissions is a human health hazard, with adverse effects ranging from breathing problems and skin rashes to eye damage and potentially even cancer.

Banish that Creosote Smell & Reduce Emissions with EnviroShield

Fortunately, there’s an innovative coating available exclusively from EnviroShield that can both eliminate the creosote smell and reduce the fumes to a level that’s safe for human exposure. It’s called CreoShield™, and it’s the best way to tackle the problems created by creosote-treated wood. In fact, many people have spent days scraping, sanding, and repainting the creosote-treated areas of their homes, only to have the awful creosote smell return. CreoShield™ is easy to apply and more effective than those time-consuming methods because it encapsulates the harmful creosote emissions, thus eliminating the smell and reducing the vapors to safe levels.

What’s more, CreoShield™ is long-lasting and available as a clear coating or in just about any color you can think of, so you’ll be able to match your existing décor.

We’ll be happy to tell you more about this remarkable way to oust that creosote smell from your home or office in Baltimore. Contact EnviroShield today to get started.