Feds Change Guidelines for Toxic Drywall
After recent studies conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), there have been a few changes in the way these agencies, along with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), are dealing with the problems surrounding the toxic drywall imported from China. This article from [...]
May 24, 2011
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers’ New Indoor Environment Guideline
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has come up with a new indoor air environment guideline, which provides guidance on achieving good indoor environments by taking into account the relationship between air quality, thermal conditions, lighting and acoustics. This article from Indoor Environment Connections outlines the new guideline. Guideline 10-2011, Interactions [...]
May 16, 2011
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Water Damage Signs and Prevention
Identifying and preventing water damage is the key to keeping your house safe, sturdy and looking great. So it is important to know how to identify a problem and how to prevent future problems from happening. It is a lot easier than you may think. This article from WaterDamageMoldCleanup.com explains everything you need to know [...]
May 10, 2011
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Spring Cleaning and Mold Removal
It is springtime again, which can only mean one thing; it’s time for spring-cleaning. This means cleaning out the garage, sweeping the floors, cleaning the gutters and…checking for mold? One of the most important things you can do for you and your loved ones is to search your house for that menacing mold. This unwanted [...]
March 22, 2011
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Mold in Schools
Mold can be tricky. It can grow almost anywhere. Like any other oragnisms, mold needs food and water to survive and most buildings have more than enough of these organic materials to provide mold just what it requires to grow. Luckily, there are steps that can be taken to help prevent that pesky mold from [...]
March 18, 2011
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Avoid Mold in your Home with Moisture Control
Mold is something every homeowner has to deal with at one point or another. It can cause suffering for people with asthma, allergies and other related breathing problems. Allergic reactions to mold can be serious or mild and can occur from inhaling or touching mold. So how do we control the growth of mold in [...]
February 16, 2011
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Humidifier hints for mold
We’ve talked about the dangers of using humidifiers in the home because they can cause mold growth. We’ve also acknowledged that they can also have benefits too. There are some tips on this page for getting the benefits while avoiding the hazards.
February 5, 2011
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Secrets for a dry bottom
Keeping your home dry is the secret to avoiding mold problems, and as with most things in the house, it all starts with the foundation. If you’ve got a wet foundation or basement, you’re going to have a hard time keeping any other parts of the home dry. So here are some things to keep in mind to maintain a dry foundation.
September 13, 2010
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6 tips for avoiding mold
At Advance Mold Remediation, we stand ready to help eliminate any mold problem that develops in your home or office. However, the best option for homeowners is to avoid mold growth in the first place. The main thing to remember about mold is that it needs a damp environment to grow, so we wanted to offer some suggestions for reducing moisture and humidity in your home courtesy of the Environmental Protections Agency’s (EPA’s) Web site.
August 8, 2010
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