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The Dangers of Using Gypsum Drywall

Do you know whether your drywall is actually dry wall? Recently Gypsum, a Chinese drywall, has been spreading throughout the construction industry. This would not be a problem if Gypsum had the same moisture control as authentic drywall. The moisture content of Gypsum is a concern. Ideally moisture content should be completely different from how [...]

January 6, 2012  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

How To Resolve Water Damage And Avoid Mold Amplification

Do you know how to avoid mold amplification when it comes to water intrusion or dampness? If you do not, we are here to tell you how to locate and remove it. Read below to get started. Water leaks often originate from roofing and window system failures. You do not notice it until a heavy [...]

December 29, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

How Your Home Can Give You Stachybotrys

Do you know what Stachybotrys is? If you do not, we are here to tell you and how Stachybotrys can get in your blood stream. You can get Stachybotrys from your house. Read below to get informed and learn how to prevent yourself from danger in your own home. What is Stachybotrys? Stachybotrys spores and [...]

December 15, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

HUD Awards $93 Million in Grants To Clean-up Home Health Hazards

Did you know the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $93 million in grants to 39 local projects? Do you know why HUD did this? HUD awarded these grants to conduct activities intended to protect children and families from potentially dangerous lead-based paint and various other home health and safety hazards. The [...]

October 21, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

LEED 2012 : New & Improved?

 There are new details on 2012 version of LEED, a green building program. LEED 2012, updated by the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC), will include updates to the Materials & Resources (MR) credit category. The updates have write-in comments and include changes to the existing LEED credit categories as well as two new credit categories. [...]

October 10, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Are Mold Remediation Standards Outdated?

Do you think Mold Remediation Standards are outdated? If yes, you are not alone. Many people believe it is time to toss out mold remediation guidance and standards. The Indoor Air series of conferences, presented by the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ) every three years and every nine years in the [...]

October 7, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

IAQ Policies: 3 States Make Changes

Three states have been making changes that will affect indoor environmental professionals. The three states are Virginia, Georgia, and Michigan. Read below to learn what each state has been doing to change IAQ Policies. Virginia New laws are affecting individuals and businesses regulated by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). The Senate Bill [...]

September 30, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Asthma Attack: Strong Link Between Mold And Asthma in Children

Are you a parent that has a child with Asthma? If yes, you should know there is a strong link between Mold and Asthma in children.   Exposure to mold prior to the age of seven greatly raises your child’s risk of developing a lifetime battle with asthma. What is more alarming is that homes [...]

September 22, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Recovery: How to Repair a Failed Brick Rain Screen Wall

Have you experienced mold from heavy rain that has saturated the paper-covered gypsum around the units of your ventilator air intake and relief damper? Was it not a small and limited area of growth? Did it take over your home or office?   When this happens, you must find the primary source of the excess [...]

September 16, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Hiring the Right Mold Removal Contractor

If you feel you may have a mold problem in your home, it is important to hire a well-qualified mold remediation service to deal with the outbreak as soon as possible. Mold, while most is harmless, can trigger serious allergic reactions and health problems, such as respiratory distress. This article from MoldRemovalFacts.com explains the importance [...]

August 26, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments