How Often Should You Conduct Mold Testing in Your Building?

Mold Testing

Mold is a pervasive issue that can silently infiltrate your living or working space, posing a significant threat to both health and property. Its presence may not always be visible, but the adverse health effects it can cause are real. From allergies to respiratory problems and even more severe health complications, mold is a concern […]

Top Signs You Need Mold Testing in Your Property

Mold Testing

Mold, the covert intruder, presents a persistent threat that can silently undermine your property’s structural integrity and endanger the health of its occupants. As a responsible property owner, it is paramount to be proactive in managing indoor environmental hazards. However, a pressing question often emerges: why prioritize mold testing? In this comprehensive guide, we will […]

Top 5 Benefits of Regular Mold Inspections for Property Owners

Mold Inspection

Mold, the covert intruder, presents a persistent threat that can silently undermine your property’s structural integrity and endanger the health of its occupants. As a responsible property owner, it is paramount to be proactive in managing indoor environmental hazards. However, a pressing question often emerges: why prioritize regular mold inspections? In this comprehensive guide, we […]

Wet Basements, Crawl Spaces, and Mold: Protecting Your Home

Wet Basements, Crawlspaces, and Mold

Maintaining the health of your basement or crawlspace is crucial for the overall well-being of your home. Tracer gas studies have shown that these areas communicate with occupied spaces above, making up to 40% of the air we breathe indoors. To ensure a healthy living environment, it’s essential to address wet basements, crawl spaces, and […]

Mold And What You Need To Know In Your New Renovated Home

Mold is a vicious contaminant. It hides under carpets, spreads inside walls or deep in heating and air conditioning vents, or other locations that cannot be seen. Hidden mold can still be missed even after a thorough investigation and assessment.  It is important to know this for the simple fact that the work that was […]

What should I do when I find mold when I am renovating?

Many D-I-Yers that take on home renovation projects like interior painting, kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovation, floor replacement, and window replacement, rarely understand the risks of mold. Even if they do, they may not know how to ensure that the mold contamination is prevented from spreading throughout the home. The biggest risk you encounter by doing […]

WHAT CAUSES MOLD?

No one likes mold in their home. Mold not only causes health problems such as allergies and even infections, but mold is an eyesore and can spread like wildfire. Understanding what causes mold in your home, is the first step in preventing mold in your home. What causes mold?  Mold is caused by an excess […]

WARNING SIGNS OF MOLD

WARNING SIGNS OF MOLD An investigation for mold contamination should be performed anytime there is an increase in allergy or respiratory problems for occupants or their pets. Chronic on-going colds, headaches, or flu-like symptoms are an indication of a potential mold contamination. Other indications of mold contamination include musty, earth-like odors, water stains or discoloration, […]

MOLD: MYTHS & FACTS

MOLD: MYTHS & FACTS MYTH: Only dirty environments, buildings, or homes get mold contaminations. FACT: Dirt provides mold with a nutrient, but small amounts of dust and most building components can provide the nutrients needed to grow mold. MYTH: There are no mold regulations. FACT: Some states such as Florida and Virginia have established mold […]