Mold – Recent News
The Impending Magnitudes of Breathing Mold
The Impending Magnitudes of Breathing Mold Should your home flood it could mean adverse health issues that unfold for years. The 2009 flood of the Red River, the super flood in the Province of Alberta and the City of Toronto in 2013 were health catastrophe’s that have unfolded publicly in slow motion. During the Alberta…
Read More18 Important Mold Facts
18 Mold Related Facts you should be aware of Primary Mold Fact #1: You have 24 to 48 Hours to address moisture in your home before mold starts to grow! Mold needs three things before it will start to grow in your home; Time: It needs 24 – 48 hours before it will start to…
Read MoreMold in Schools
Mold in Schools Parents dropping off their children at an American school a number of weeks ago were greeted with a jarring sight: maintenance crews carrying out ceiling tiles stained with mold. “It caused a little bit of a panic,” recalls one parent, “Parents have little or no faith in the health or safety of…
Read MoreInsurers are becoming concerned about mold claims
Warmer, wetter weather contributing to more mold claims There has been a noticeable uptick in the amount of mold claims made by homeowners against insurance companies in Canada and in the United States. So much so that Insurance companies are becoming concerned that the claims amount of claims could overwhelm them and adversely affect their…
Read MoreShady Mold Company Methods
Our Hall of Shame Awards As we move forward into the New Year it’s good to know that the general public is becoming much more aware of the significant dangers of mold exposure. In order to meet this new demand we, as an industry, are also noting a significant increase in the number of companies…
Read MoreBlack Mold Exposure and a recent impact on health
We’ve just been informed that one of our friends has been diagnosed with a mold-related health issue. This issue, diagnosed by his physician, will be a life-long affliction for this person. We feel a deep sympathy for this person and wish him and his family all the best in dealing with his illness. We take…
Read MoreAttic Mold Alert
Attic Mold Alert This morning we’d become aware of a mold remediation company in our industry that is completing work on mold contaminated attics incorrectly, ineffectively and not to proven IICRC standards. Be careful of companies that, “remove”, mold in your attic with just chemicals / sanding / scrubbing In order to remove mold properly from…
Read MoreToronto’s Number 1 rated Mold and Inspection Team
Maple Leaf Mold is proud to continue our long tradition of providing mold inspection and removal services to the Southern Ontario region. We’ve recently developed a new technique that will help address those who have a mold / mildew issues with the outside of their cottages. Our new method is environmentally friendly and can be…
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