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With the holiday season approaching fast, making sure your home is in top shape for your guests should be an utmost priority. Moisture buildup during the winter months, in conjunction with heating your home, can have the potential to become a breeding ground for mold growth. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, […]

Winter storms can be hard on your home. Gusty winds, driving rain, and icy temperatures can combine to damage roofs, siding, windows and doors. Winter storm damage often goes unnoticed and unrepaired until spring weather arrives. By then, water from rain, snow and ice may have already penetrated into walls, attics, basements and crawl spaces. […]

Moisture and Mold Prevention and Control Tips Moisture Control is the Key to Mold Control When water leaks or spills occur indoors –ACT QUICKLY.  If wet or damp materials or areas are dried 24-48 hours after a leak or spill happens, in most cases mold will not grow. Clean and repair roof gutters regularly. Make sure the ground […]

Is it necessary to sample for mold? In most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. Air sampling for mold may not be part of a routine assessment because decisions about appropriate remediation strategies often can be made on the basis of a visual inspection. Your first step should be to inspect for […]

“Should I be concerned about mold and mildew or is this just another scare tactic?” I recently performed an aerobic (air) mold test on a house near the beach in St. Petersburg, Florida. This came from a lead I received from an ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Home Inspector with whom I work closely […]