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Remove mold to help prevent contracting Coronavirus Covid-19 infection
Remove mold to help prevent contracting Coronavirus Covid-19 infection It is clear that there are significant health risks when people are exposed to mold in a home, at school or at work. Now, it is becoming even more important that when you find mold you remove it, right away. It is now clear…remove mold to…
Read MoreConnection between the Coronavirus and Mold
Is there a connection between the Coronavirus and Mold As we ready ourselves for impending arrival of the Coronavirus virus here in North America it would be wise to understand not just the implications of the virus itself but if the virus may be exacerbated in some way through the presence of mold. The question…
Read MoreMold growing on new homes under constructionÂ
Mold growing on new homes under construction During my travels I am constantly dismayed at the number of instances where I see mold growing on new homes under construction. As a professional in the industry I get to visit many existing and newer homes because the owner has called me into take a look at…
Read MoreEver wonder what’s behind those nice one day bathtub refits?
Ever wonder what’s behind those nice one day bathtub refits? As both a certified mold inspector and a certified home inspector I am always amazed at the level of quality and range of finishes I see when looking a retrofitted bathroom, particularly those one or two day bathtub retrofit services, (you know, the ones with…
Read MoreCan’t sleep? It may be mold related.
Can’t sleep? It may be mold related. As research continues into the impacts of mold in our daily lives we are starting to understand a number of things about mold and its impacts on our health that we weren’t aware of even ten years ago. One of the new lines of research into mold, its…
Read MoreBeware, 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 MoreWet basements and mold
Wet basements and mold We’ve noticed a significant increase in demand for our services as they relate to wet basements and mold removal / restoration services due to higher rainfall levels and longer more intense storms this past year. The number of wet basement projects we addressed in 2019 almost doubled over the previous last…
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…
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