Mold

Mold in buildings is an unfortunate reality for many landlords. Mold can start to grow within just a day or two if it is exposed to lots of moisture, such as a leak or a major spill. Water damage, mold, and mildew are not just unsightly and unpleasant. It can be quite dangerous to your…

Mold is incredibly common and can be found in many properties throughout the United States. One of the reasons for mold being found in so many homes is that it easily grows in indoor spaces that are exposed to moisture, damp air, and insufficient sun exposure. Some types of mold are great, like the kind…

As we all have heard from Health Officials, Coronavirus COVID-19, causes respiratory illnesses. The sinuses and lungs are usually affected first. Early symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. These will appear as soon as 2 days, or as long as 14 days, after exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Indoor mold growth can be…

Mold growth outside is natural and good for the environment. Mold is everywhere. However, Indoor mold growth can be very dangerous, especially when it is located in your HVAC system’s ductwork, coils, drip pans, and enclosures. This is especially dangerous because when left unchecked and not remediated properly, mold spores can circulate and spread through…

Starting from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and World Health Organization (WHO) reports, this review provides an overview of the literature published from 2006 to 2017 on the associations between indoor mold exposure and asthma and rhinitis separately in children and adults with a focus on longitudinal epidemiological studies. A systematic search of peer-reviewed literature…

A roof leak happens, what to do next? The answer to that is simple, call a licensed roofer out as soon as possible to fix the issue. Although this is the proper approach to take, what most homeowners do not know is that most leaks go unidentified for prolonged periods of time. Catching the leak…