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Indoor 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…
Read MoreMold and Mildew in Toronto
   How to prevent Mold and Mildew in Toronto Today we’re going to talk about mold and mildew in Toronto and, although humidity levels are lower during our winters, there are conditions can make the inside of your home a breeding ground for mold and mildew. We’ll discuss what they are and how…
Read MoreSpring is on it’s way and so are mold allergies
Spring is on it’s way and so are mold allergies You wouldn’t know it from the current weather we have here in southern Ontario but, believe it or not, Spring is on its way and so are mold allergies. With Spring many individuals experience allergy symptoms. However, while most people attribute their runny noses and…
Read MoreAsbestos in Talc
Asbestos in Talc – What Is Talc, Where Is It Used and Why Is Asbestos a Concern? Recently, the New York Times posted an article about asbestos in talc. Nearly 12,000 women have sued Johnson & Johnson, with most claiming the talc in its well-known product Johnson’s Baby Powder caused their ovarian cancer. They now…
Read MoreMold News this Week
As part of our ongoing efforts to bring you the most up to date information and the latest mold stories in the news we’ve launched a new weekly series today. Titled simply, Mold News this Week, we will be issuing the absolute latest and most up to date information on mold and mold contamination removal.…
Read MoreIs hidden mold at home making you sick?
Is hidden mold at home making you sick? Except for an occasional asthma flare up, Caitlin Murray is a healthy, happy 5-year-old, who loves doing artwork. But three years ago, she was terribly sick, and no one could figure out why. “She would have terrible headaches and her face was swollen and she’d throw up…
Read MoreMold contamination in Canada’s northern communities
The CBC’s Devi Lockwood has just posted an article about mold contamination in Canada’s northern communities that frankly is difficult to read and speaks to the terrible consequences of unaddressed mold contamination. https://www.facebook.com/5823419603/posts/10157090120744604/ This article is one in an ongoing string of stories that document the struggles that Canada’s First Nations peoples endure. The CBC…
Read MoreThings you should do if your basement floods
Recently, Toronto has been experiencing significant flooding in recent weeks due to summer storms that have packed driving winds and torrential downpours. It is anticipated that these types of weather events will become more of the norm rather than an aberration. And the risk of basement flooding becomes greater every year. In fact, major insurers are…
Read MoreMold in HVAC Systems
Mold in HVAC Systems The presence of mold in HVAC systems is a concern that residents of today’s condominium towers express to us regularly. As well, property managers recognise the fact that mold may expose their residents, and themselves, to unnecessary risk. We’ve known for some time now that mold can be traced back as the…
Read MoreMold in my Apartment
Mold in My Apartment Do you suspect you are getting sick from mold in your apartment? “I’ve found mold in apartment”, is a scenario that is more common than you think. In fact, mold is in up to 87% of homes here in Canada. And even worse, it can be incredibly frustrating when you suspect…
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