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Your Baby’s Environment: MOLD
Mold Mold is a group of tiny fungi that often looks like fuzzy spots of different colors, like green and gray. Mold spreads through very small spores that float through the air. Some mold grows outdoors and helps break down dead matter, like fallen leaves or dead trees. But if mold grows indoors, it may […]
Mold: Is It Hiding In the Home You’re Buying?
Mold: Is It Hiding in the Home You’re Buying? Recognize potential mold problems before buying a house — and get the seller’s full disclosure for mold problems you can’t see. No one wants to buy a house with a mold problem. Unfortunately, these sneaky little spores aren’t always easy to detect. If you’re househunting, learn […]
How to Fix Wet Walls, Mold, and Other Damage Caused By Winter
Winter blankets us in misery every year, but 2015 brought with it the perfect storm for ice dams and inflicted the severest punishment those dams can dish out. We’ve had 108.6 inches of snow fall on our roofs. (To put this into perspective, Logan Airport budgets for about 48 inches a year, according to the […]
Aeroseal® Duct Sealing
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Spring warm-up means heightened mold concerns
(Posted by Cecilia Buckles) After a prolonged winter, health and home experts predict an increase in mold. March’s late round of wet weather has left some areas still soggy and drying. Those wet areas can create big problems in your home, so if during clean-up, if you fill more than one Shop-Vac full of water, […]
Winter woes! How to repair gutters, window screens and more
Winter is almost out the door and that means so many wonderful things, like not putting on a down coat every day. But warmer temperatures also mean that it’s time to assess any house damage from nasty winter weather. This Old House magazine contributor Kevin O’Connor is sharing ways to repair damage winter inflicted on […]
Modern building practices, harsh winter weather add up to potential for mold in some new homes
FARGO, N.D. – Michelle Torpen knew high humidity in a home could cause a big mold problem, but she was stunned to find out her 3-year-old house had mold – and required an $18,000 fix. “It seems like when you hear stories about that, it’s in older homes, and certainly not brand-new construction,” she said. […]
Water Damage Caused by Ice Dams Can Result in Mold Growth
This winter has already brought record cold temperatures to many parts of the country. Along with the frigid weather, snow and ice have blanked many regions. It is during these freezing temperatures that a ridge of ice may form on the edge of a roof. This is known as an ice dam and it can […]
Aspen Is Now A Licensed Aeroseal Partner in Greater Boston!
Aeroseal Is a Breakthrough in Commercial and Residential Air Duct Sealing That Surpasses Traditional Methods—It Solves HVAC Problems Better, Faster & Saves You Money! Aeroseal Duct Sealing is a patented breakthrough technology that tackles leaks from the inside out. Aeroseal software allows the technician to accurately measure the duct leakage in your commercial building. The […]
All About Mold Allergies in the Winter
Why Mold is a Problem During Winter Several factors lead to increased concerns about mold during the winter months. For one thing, moisture conditions indoors can lead to the growth of molds and mildews. While it’s true that forced heating systems make indoor air drier overall during the winter months, certain areas of the home […]