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A Description of Typical House Flood Damages and Cleanup Requirements: When your house floods, the water can wreak havoc on the structure of the house, your personal belongings, and the health of the inside environment. Flood waters contain many contaminants and lots of mud. High dollar items can get ruined all at once, even with […]

Whether a flood is caused by ground water, falling water, or home water system malfunction, there are some best practices you’ll need to employ within the first 24 hours after the flood to ensure the safety of your home and family and give you the best outcome possible with your insurance company. Avoid additional risks […]

Up North, the wet season is the winter months… unlike here in Florida where the rainy months are the summer months. But any season that is wet and rainy is more prone to mold growth. Prevention is the key to keeping your homes and buildings healthy. RJF Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. has put together a […]

The presence of mold in an HVAC system is a common complaint.  Mold is a sneaky little bugger. It can grow and proliferate and make building occupants sick without ever being seen. And the fastest way to spread mold through a building is through a forced-air HVAC system. The reason this complaint is so common […]

We would like to share some helpful information from a fellow professional, Mike Holmes a Canadian professional contractor. Spray Foam Insulation: The Modern Solution to Home Comfort Mike Holmes is a Canadian professional contractor who has gained notoriety for his television show Holmes on Homes home information in which he rescues homeowners from devastating renovation […]

HUMIDITY CONTROL IN THE HOME One of the leading causes of mold in warm humid climates is humidity. Everyone knows that leaks causes mold and that leaks must be repaired as soon as possible to prevent mold growth. However few take elevated humidity seriously, people will live with high humidity for weeks, months, or even […]

Flooding, plumbing leaks can lead to harmful mold growth on and underneath your home’s flooring. Homeowners who experience even a small amount of water seeping into their homes either from flooding or a broken pipe should be concerned about mold. It doesn’t take much water for mold to grow and do a lot of harm. […]

The high humidity of an East Coast summer, combined with winter weather conditions, can make homeowners fall victim to household mildew. “A large snowfall prevents the ground from freezing deeply, or a mild winter can fail to freeze the ground, allowing for easy water penetration,” says Phyllis Adams, associate professor of agricultural and extension education […]

Mold is lurking – especially in the summer It’s summertime once again.  Time for vacations, time to shut the house up for a couple of weeks or more, time to turn the HVAC way up or off to save money while you’re gone – right?  If you think that, it may also be time to […]

Mold has had its 15 minutes of fame over the last few years. Though the hype has died down, mold is still an important issue. Customer complaints require home builders to have a fast action plan; both to clean up the mold problem and to show customers a quality home builder is looking out for […]