Homes today are being built with greater and greater energy efficiency. In the interest of lower utility bills, we are finding ways to keep the air we’ve heated or cooled inside. Things like spray foam insulation, better window construction, and better building...
Every so often I run across a situation that makes me think of it as one great opportunity to educate a lot of people about the unintended consequences of actions. So, it was recently that I was called upon to perform air tests for mold on a property that was being...
Air Sampling Procedure Air sampling is the most effective method for determining whether a mold infestation is potentially creating an unsafe living/working environment. Although not perfect, it is the standard for our industry. Our testing procedure incorporates the...
(This article by Roy Ponder originally appeared in Lake Martin North, Lake Martin South Magazine.) Mold is everywhere! It is a naturally occurring element that is found in any environment. It becomes a problem in indoor environments when it affects the health of the...
Radon lacks color and odor, and it occurs here in Alabama. Other parts of the U.S. may consistently have higher levels than we do, but because of the unexpected ways it surfaces, radon still causes concerns for Alabamans. Radon is responsible for more than 25,000 lung...
Do you experience sinus problems throughout the year, regardless of what season it is? It is common for people to suffer from pollen allergies in the springtime or even from a common cold, however, if you have chronic, year-round sinus problems, or if you are...
As much as you love your furry friends, things at home can get a bit smelly when they live with you indoors. Thankfully, there are numerous ways that you can keep up your clean, fresh-smelling home and get rid of any odors that your dogs may cause. The following...
There is a lot of confusion about the difference between mold and mildew. Although we tend to use the words interchangeably when we’re talking, they are actually two different things! Mold and mildew are not drastically different though, but there are some key...
The more humans come to learn about the fungus among us, the more we realize how little we truly know. Trees, we’ve learned, speak to each other through underground fungal networks. Another fungus infects insects, turning them into “zombies” which it uses to reproduce...
When a water emergency occurs in your home, you need to act fast. The longer you wait to take the leap to have the damage repaired, the longer your property remains wet — which means more problems in the future. Moisture can spread through the home even after the...
