The type and severity of health effects that result from mold exposure is widely variable among different locations, from person to person and over time. Although difficult to predict, exposure to molds growing indoors is most often associated with the following allergy symptoms: Nasal and sinus congestion Cough/sore throat Chest tightness Dyspnea (breathing difficulty) Asthma (or […]
There are many different types of inspections a mold inspector can perform on your home or business. The two most common types of inspections are: Air Sampling & Surface Sampling. Air Sampling is designed to capture and quantify a broad spectrum of fungal spores (both culturable and non-culturable) present in the air, and to assess […]
Mold allergies are easily treatable when properly diagnosed, so it is important for individuals who suspect their symptoms may be related to mold to consult with an allergy specialist or a physician to determine an appropriate course of treatment. Taking steps such as repairing water leaks and installing dehumidifiers in the home can also help […]
In situations where customers call us in regards to water damage on a wall, that later reveals extensive wood rot from the interior, they’re now dealt with a much more serious issue than they ever thought. As an example, we completed a water damage restoration job in a back bedroom of a row home in […]
There are many reasons to get a mold inspection done on your home, but one important one would be when you have individuals living in the home that are having unexplained illnesses. It may seem like that’s something that shouldn’t be explained, but many home owners and parents take a different approach when someone is […]
Many times with leaks in homes that have wood flooring, home owners dismiss the damage that may be under the floor. Even when the top of the floor looks like it is dry, the bottom of the decking and also the subfloor could tell a totally different story. As show here, what seems to be […]
Removing mold from contents can be an exhausting process resulting in many man hours. Some items can be saved once mold grows on them, and others can not. When mold has grown on contents, it’s also important to remember that not all chemicals and cleaning methods are alike and safe for certain surfaces. Here’s some […]
Here are a few photos showing a mold remediation project prior to the wood being encapsulated. Always remember, encapsulating in white isn’t a bad option, but some mold remediation contractors insist on it because they’ll use regular primers and also because they do not want you to see how they cleaned the surfaces. For us, […]
The most common issue in a bathroom is the fact that they have no or very poor ventilation, and thus become susceptible to mold growth. The location of an exhaust fan is also crucial, as most are located in the center of the room. This causes the steam from a shower to have to make […]
An attic can be a breeding ground for mold due to many reasons such as over insulating, poor ventilation, lack of circulation, exhausts from bathrooms being vented into the attic and roof leaks. Too often when a home owner gets a leak from their roof, they address the leak, but overlook the damage it causes. […]