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Beware, this time of year is ripe for insulation contractor scams!
Beware, this time of year is ripe for insulation contractor scams! It’s around this point in the year that many residential owners find cold spots, frost on second floor ceilings just under the attic space, cold walls and drafty rooms. Many people open their attic hatch only to find low levels of insulation or, in…
Read MoreConcerned about the quality of your mold / flood / fire remediation?
Are you concerned about the quality of your mold / flood / fire remediation? You should be. But many people may not have the experience or the time to double check the work done by supposedly certified insurance company contractors. We don’t deal with insurance companies or have any confidence in the ability of their…
Read MoreIs anyone surprised that mold is tough to kill?
Is anyone surprised that mold is tough to kill? Â Â Aspergillus Niger Astronauts on the International Space Station are in a constant battle against mold inside their living environment and it’s toughness is a real problem. Recently, a German microbiologist conducted a set of experiments whereby hard x-rays and heavy ions were focused on…
Read MoreSpray foam is not the right option to deal with mold contamination.
Spray foam is not the right option to deal with mold contamination.    Application on mold treated surface          Application on untreated surfaces Spray Foam Issues Spray foam is not the right option to deal with mold contamination in your attic of wall cavities of your…
Read MoreClimate Disruption and Mold
   Climate Disruption and mold…how can we adapt? Storm clouds are forming on the horizon that are troubling…the intensity and severity of storm systems are undergoing changes that have been directly linked to climate change. Storms will linger longer in areas and downpours will be more severe. Spring will be cooler and longer…
Read MoreWatch out for sub-standard work when using an insurance recommended mold removal company
What to watch out for / how to deal with substandard mold removal companies recommended by insurance companies Today’s post deals with how to watch out for sub-standard work when using an insurance recommended mold removal company and, more importantly, what to do when you find it. Why is this becoming common and why bring…
Read MoreERMI tests…what are they?
ERMI Testing ERMI tests…what are they? ERMI is a molecular based test that is being pushed by a select few labs, doctors and some allied health practitioners and water damage assessors as the latest and best method to quantify human exposure to mould. The test stands for the Environmental Relative Moldiness Index and although it’s…
Read MoreIs mold in your attic?
Is mold in your attic? Attic mold in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area is extremely common. Whenever anyone calls us and says they have a mold issue they would like me to come check out, in the back of my mind I am always thinking attic mold.  In fact, sometimes I will guess, “Where…
Read MoreCold Room Mold
Cold Room MoldI’d like to take a few moments to talk about your cold room and cold room mold. Cold rooms are usually never considered when looking for areas of moisture and mold however we consider them significant hotspots for mold growth, right after foundation leaks. Most homes have a cold room and they are…
Read MoreIndoor Air Quality and Mold Prevention within a Building Envelope
Indoor Air Quality and Mold Prevention within a Building Envelope Today we thought we’d discuss indoor air quality and mold prevention within a building envelope. We have begun to see some of our commercial property managers identify issues with a number of their buildings…particularly buildings were constructed at least 20 to 25 years ago. Building envelopes…
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