Archive for 2010

Prioritizing mold remediation

The season of frozen and broken plumbing is upon us. If you experience broken pipes or roof leaks, there are several professionals you need to call. As this US News article shows, a mold remediation company like Advance Mold Remediation should be toward the top of that list.

December 30, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Where mold hides in buildings

There are many places mold can hide in homes. These include behind dry wall, wallpaper, paneling, and beneath carpets and pads. As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows, buildings offer many more hidden areas for mold to grow.

December 20, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Preventing mold in buildings

Mold is bad enough in the home. When it enters commercial buildings and schools, it can cause major problems. We’ve already seen how it can affect student performance. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published this list to prevent mold in buildings. Here are some of the important ones:

December 16, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Mold-free schools help students

This study from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates there’s a correlation between the indoor air quality (IAQ) in a school and student performance. It’s actually something of a snowball effect, but here are the main points.

December 9, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

First response to water damage

Winter can mean freezing pipes breaking and ice dams causing roof leaks. All of this leads to the potential for mold growth. The most important thing is to contact us immediately so we can schedule a time to help you clean up and eliminate any mold. However, there are steps you can take in the meantime in case wet items will be sitting for more than 24-48 hours.

December 3, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

More winter mold sources

We recently came across this winter awareness page from the Minnesota state government proving mold can be a threat during winter almost anywhere. Here are a couple more sources of moisture during the winter that can lead to mold growth if homeowners aren’t careful.

November 23, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Improve your winter IAQ IQ

Mold needs warmer temperatures to grow. So why do we make such a big deal about it in the winter? Because it can find those warm temps in the home, and as this article notes, indoor air pollutant levels are two to five times higher than those outside. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a significant concern in the winter.

November 19, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Winterize your home against mold

This time of year many homeowners are winterizing their homes to make them more energy efficient and reduce heating costs. They don’t often think about the steps needed to prevent excess moisture that promote mold growth during the winter, but it’s even more important because it affects health. Fortunately, the same solutions can fix both problems, so check out this list of steps you should take now.

November 11, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Mold risks in winter

While mold is a year-round problem, there are several conditions in the winter that encourage its growth as this article points out. As always the primary factor is keeping indoor humidity below 60 percent. Here are some winter factors that can raise the humidity.

November 5, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Mold basic from the rainy Northwest

We wanted to pass on this informative page from Washington state where they know a thing or two about humidity and moisture. We’d also like to highlight a couple important steps you should take before cleaning.

October 27, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments