Aspen Note: Commercial property owners be forewarned. You are responsible for illness resulting from mold exposure in your buildings. Repercussions from lawsuits and OSHA (as seen in this article) are much more common, as the public now realizes mold as a serious health threat. If you suspect mold, have had recent leaks or flooding, or […]

Note: Yet another Northeaster will be bringing more snow and freezing temps our way, meaning water leaks from frozen pipes and leaks/flooding from melting snow. The team here at Aspen Environmental Services thought it would be helpful to forward a short piece from the>Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) about Structural and Commercial […]

Water damage can be deceptive. Water penetrates into structural cavities creating trapped pockets of saturation. The detection of water in these areas can often only be discovered with sophisticated moisture detection meters. Undetected moisture will continue to cause damage. This damage, at a minimum, will cause odors. Greater damage will surface when materials delaminate, shrink, […]

A few simple steps can save property owners thousands of dollars of damage due to structural mold growth, according to Doug Hoffman, executive director of the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI), a nonprofit organization involved in providing training and certifications for mold and indoor air quality professionals. Taking the necessary steps to […]

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study recently achieved LEED-NC v3 Gold certification* for its renovation of the historic Fay House, making it the oldest LEED certified building in the United States (the oldest LEED building in the world was built in 1453 and is located in Venice, Italy). Since its construction in 1807, the building’s lifespan has […]

Overview Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can impact their health, but indoor air pollution can also have significant and harmful health effects. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be two to five times — and occasionally more than […]

How to Avoid Being Out of Luck and Make Sure Your Claim Gets Paid Water Damage and Home Insurance Water damage is one of the most common causes of home insurance claims. According to ISO, water damage claims are the second largest frequent insurance claim, following wind and hail damage. The percentage of claims due to […]

Because we at Aspen Environmental Services care about our customers, we’d like to say Happy Thanksgiving and share this list of holiday safety tips provided by the National Safety Council. Holiday Safety Tips Decorating Safety   ™ Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs, curtains/drapes, or with any potentially flammable item. Wear gloves while decorating […]

It’s Best to Clean It Up Fast! Causes of Water Damage Causes of water damage to your home or commercial property can vary. Of course, floods, heavy snow, and heavy rain are among them, as well as leaky dishwashers, clogged toilets, broken pipes, broken dishwasher hoses, overflowing washing machines, leaky roofs, plumbing leaks, and foundation […]

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (pIICRC) offers tips to recognize fraudulent cleaning and restoration firms. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, it is easy to be tricked by a less than professional repair service. Hiring a “storm chaser” will lead to serious headaches, exorbitant costs, poor workmanship and unfinished work that can […]