Undertaking Water Damage Remediation

April 7, 2010

Have you come back after a long vacation to find that the basement of your home is flooded? Your first reaction might be to find out how to rectify this problem and find out the extent of the damage. You will then want to know the cause of this flooding. Once you do all this, [...]

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Attic Mold

April 7, 2010

If not well-insulated, attics are famous for problems due to moisture.  In winters it’s a bigger concern compared to summer times.  The reason for this is that due to running heaters hot air rises to the attics that generally is cold.  When this hot air merges with the boards of roof that are cold, moisture [...]

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Carpet Mold Removal

April 6, 2010

You do not want to live with mold in your carpet. Mold can cause health problems, such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion. If you or any member of your family is having such problems and suspect you might have a mold problem. You will want to first check to see if you [...]

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Protective Gloves and Mask Essential When Cleaning Basement Mold

April 6, 2010

One of the most common places for the growth of mold in any home is in a basement where leaking water or the accumulation of moisture breeds rapid mold growth. Mold, which looks like black, white or bluish-black fuzz, is most likely to grow on organic materials such as wood, carpeting, textiles, paint and cardboard [...]

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How To Get Rid of Mold

April 6, 2010

Mold is not just an unseemly sight on the walls and floors of a home. It can also cause health problems such as allergic reactions, infections, and so on. Therefore, it is important to put forth the effort to both prevent the growth of mold and clean it up when it does appear. Below are [...]

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Black Mold Removal for a Small Amount

March 28, 2010

You might have a situation where there is a small amount of black mold that needs to be removed. In one sense this a good thing. You caught it early before it spread. Mold spores occur naturally and travel, settle and then grow where conditions are ideal. The best way to stop black mold or [...]

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Controlling Moisture to Prevent Black Mold

March 26, 2010

Moisture in your home can come from many sources. Water can collect in and around your home through leaky roofs, seeping basements, leaky pipes, showers and rain gutters. Temperature has a lot to do with the amount of moisture found in your home. In warm, temperate climates black mold is more common. Here are several [...]

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Dehumidifiers Help Prevent Black Mold

March 25, 2010

The number one cause of black mold is humidity. If you live in a temperate climate it is important to monitor and control your humidity levels. If you have relative humidity levels of 55% or more there is a good opportunity for mold to grow. A dehumidifier can help you control your humidity levels. Maintaining [...]

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Humidistats Can Help You Prevent Black Mold

March 25, 2010

Mold thrives on high humidity. If you live in a temperate climate then you need to keep an eye of humidity levels. One way to do that is by a humidistat. A relative humidity level of 55% or more promotes the growth of mold and mildew. A humidistat is a controller that measures and controls [...]

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How To Detect Mold

March 24, 2010

The best way and more thorough way to detect mold is to hire a home inspector or mold inspector. They have sophisticated equipment that will detect mold. Essentially what they do is take an air sample outside the home and an air sample inside the home. The inspector will then send these air samples to [...]

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