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Can I save my hardwood flooring after water damage?
This is one of the most common questions we receive at Maple Leaf Mold. Many people ask us, “How can I save my hardwood flooring after water damage?”, and, “If I decide to leave it to let it dry on its own is there a health hazard? Today, the amount of homes with hardwood floors…
Read MoreThe dangers of Vermiculite Insulation
The dangers of vermiculite insulation… The dangers of vermiculite insulation are many, particularly asbestos impregnated vermiculite insulation. Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral that has the unusual property of expanding into fish-hook shapes or worm-like accordion shaped pieces when heated. The expanded vermiculite is a light-weight, fire resistant, absorbent, and odorless material.…
Read MoreMold Removal Guidelines
MOLD REMOVAL GUIDELINES INTRODUCTION We’ve provided an outline below that offers a brief history of how and when mold began to be taken seriously as a hazard to peoples health. We hope this will give you a sense of what types of issues you may see when facing a mold issue head on and some…
Read MoreGeneral Contractors can do far more damage than you suspect
General Contractors can do far more damage than you suspect. General Contractors can do far more damage than you suspect…so should I hire a General Contractor to remove mold, asbestos or lead paint? What happens if the General Contractor opens up a wall and finds mold but continues with the Work? The average person or…
Read MoreAir Testing vs a Mold Inspection
Air Testing vs Mold Inspection vs Both Since we offer both air and mold testing we’ve been asked recently by our customers about whether or not they should they get an air test or a mold inspection or perhaps they should get both done at the same time. Our answer depends on what the situation…
Read MoreAttic Mold
Attic Mold Almost every day we get a phone call from a homeowner who has an almost baffled tone in their voice, telling me that during the sale of their home an inspector flagged their attic space or basement for a “mold like substance.” Usually the homeowner expresses the fact that they have lived in…
Read MoreShould I remove mold myself?
What do we get asked the most? There are two questions that stand out among all the rest that we’ve received over the years and it’s about whether or not can I clean up the mold I see in my home and / or should I hire someone to do this for me. We understand…
Read MoreMold Colours and what they mean
Mold colour and how to determine the danger level when exposed When defining or assigning a danger level to a mold growth in your home we typically refer to what we sample in the air as opposed to a colour. A colour can be a misleading indicator when defining a particular type of species, However,…
Read MoreBlack Mold
So what is “toxic black mold”? There are thousands of species of mold, most good and some bad. One species, in particular, is known as “Toxic black mold”, and it can cause significant health problems. Toxic black mold, (or Stachybotrys chartarum), is a particular species of mold that can release spores as it feeds on organic…
Read MoreShould I or shouldn’t I deal with mold in my house
Should I or shouldn’t I deal with mold in my home? If you have mold and you are selling your home you need to have it removed or disclose the fact that you have mold to the potential buyer. Case law exists where an owner of a home did not disclose and did not address…
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