New Construction Off-Gassing and Sealed-Building Moisture
Miami has two distinct air quality problems at opposite ends of the market. New and renovated condominiums go up tightly sealed and heavily air conditioned, while drywall, flooring, cabinetry, adhesives, and paint off-gas volatile organic compounds and formaldehyde that build up instead of clearing.
At the other end, subtropical humidity feeds moisture and microbial activity in older and poorly ventilated buildings, often hidden behind finishes and repaint jobs. New-material off-gassing and hidden-moisture growth can feel similar from inside a unit, but they are entirely different problems.







