Simple Strategies For Understanding & Correcting Attic Mold- Attic mold is extremely common in our Northern climate & Attic Mold growth is generally attributable to 4 basic causes. 1) Lack of adequate ventilation or improper ventilation 2) Existing, past roof, or roof flashing leaks. 3) Improperly exhausted bathroom fans, and or, dryer vents ... View Article
Make sure safety and health precautions are taken by cleanup professionals and occupants. Mold-contaminated buildings can be associated with a number of health problems. Anyone involved in the mold remediation process must be protected from exposure through a combination of practices and controls. A post-cleanup assessment by an independent environmental expert should follow the mitigation. An effective mold remediation cannot be developed without first determining the extent of the contamination to be removed. To ensure that remediation work is being properly performed, it is highly recommended that appropriate documentation of the remediation process be kept by project management Control of mold... View Article
The amount of damage water can cause is amazing, and often underestimated by homeowners. Excess moisture is bad enough, but when a home is flooded or hit with a plumbing disaster (like a burst pipe), the situation can quickly get out of hand. There’s a reason why these incidents are among the most expensive problems a homeowner can face. Contaminated water not only creates immediate structural problems, it can leave serious biological threats behind after it has been removed. This problem is compounded by the composition of most homes, which are filled with organic materials. Drywall, wood and the matter... View Article
Water Damage tips until help arrives 1. Is it safe to stay in the house? 2. Electrical or “slip and fall” hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns. 3. Only do activities that are safe for you to perform. 4. Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful! 5. Remove excess water by mopping and blotting. 6. Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items. 7. Remove and prop up wet upholstery and cushions to have ability to dry. 8. Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting. 9. Turn... View Article
Even with high levels of unhealthy mold in her house, a First Coast woman says she cannot afford to move her family out. Mold can happen to anyone in a new or old home. Last February, First Coast News introduced viewers to Linda Armstrong. She had just tested her home for mold and the results confirmed the levels of toxic mold were so high that she was told to move out of the home. One year later, she’s still there. “You feel trapped…like a prisoner in your own home,” said Linda Armstrong, living with mold in her house. It’s been... View Article
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