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Common Misconceptions About Mold Remediation

Common Misconceptions About Mold Remediation

Misinformation seems to be far more common these days than it used to be. It is not because people intentionally mean to mislead others. Sometimes an idea sticks and seems to make sense so it gets repeated. Sometimes it gets repeated with just enough of an unintended variance that it is no longer...
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What Makes Attic Mold Removal Tricky?

What Makes Attic Mold Removal Tricky?

With the exception of hidden mold, attic mold is the hardest to remove. Your home’s attic can easily become a very hospitable place for mold to activate and colonize. It is usually the perfect temperature. It is dark. There are many food sources and has the oxygen mold requires. Any number of...
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How a Home Insulation Project Can Prevent Mold Issues

How a Home Insulation Project Can Prevent Mold Issues

There are two things that you might not think about that are important for your home’s attic to be a dry environment so that mold doesn’t activate and colonize there. The first is adequate ventilation so any condensation that might form would be quickly dried before it could attract and harbor...
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Potential Reasons You Need Attic Mold Remediation

Potential Reasons You Need Attic Mold Remediation

Regardless of where you find mold in your home, the issue goes beyond mold removal if you want long-term results. The cause leading to mold activation and colonization must be found and resolved. That is as true for attic mold remediation as any other mold situation. In the case of attic mold,...
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A Mold Inspection is Important When Buying Commercial Properties

A Mold Inspection is Important When Buying Commercial Properties

It stands to reason that you would want a home inspection that included a mold inspection, in some cases, when buying a home for your family. However, it is also important when purchasing commercial properties. In fact, it might be even more important since you will likely have a higher occupancy...
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A Common Problem: Needing Basement Mold Remediation

A Common Problem: Needing Basement Mold Remediation

Since water follows the path of least resistance and gravity also plays a part in that, it is not uncommon for homes with basements to find that the basement is damp enough for mold to activate and colonize, leading to the need for basement mold remediation services. This can occur in both...
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