Water damage can be one of the most devastating problems a homeowner can face. From expensive repairs to dramatically diminished quality of life, water damage can give you headaches that last years. In order to properly deal with water damage, you need to know what kind of water damage your home suffered, how a pro can help treat it, and what you can do to mitigate the damage in the meantime. When it comes to…
Are you seeing signs of mold or mildew in your home or business? Maybe you’ve already tried some DIY mold removal tips to clean it, and it keeps coming back. If you are having any issues with mold, not only is it unsightly, but it can also pose health risks for some people. The most effective means of mold removal will require the expertise of a mold remediation professional. Mold removal can be attempted on…
Mold and Your Health: The cause of negative health effects due to household mold varies based on the individual. Health problems occur when an individual is sensitive to the strain of mold and the mold is provided with a damp environment. For sensitive people, mold can cause both minor and major health effects. Minor health effects include nasal congestion, coughing and eye irritation. Major health effects include both serious lung infections and severe allergic reactions….
Dealing with the aftermath of storm damage can be scary. Once your home or business is hit, you will always be second-guessing the structural integrity and whether it will ever be safe to move back in. Never go into a storm-damaged home until you have clearance from officials that it is safe to re-enter. Let’s take a look below at the main concerns that home and business owners must address after severe storm damage. 1:…
When nature strikes its deadly blow, homeowners are left to deal with the devastating aftermath. Damages brought on by water, through floods and hurricanes, can cause a lot of headaches. It’s ironic because water is very powerful with the capacity to give life, and yet, it can just as easily destroy anything at its wake. Water damage is a real issue that must not be delayed. On top of that, there are home issues like…
Basics of Black Mold: Mold is a family of fungus that exists as clusters of small spores that can travel through the air and thrive in humid, warm, and moist areas. Although many types of mold are harmless, Stachybotrys chartarum, also known as toxic black mold, is detrimental to human health if found inside buildings and residences. While the mold itself is not actually toxic, the spores emitted into the air are. Since mold spores…
The presence of moisture in and around a home is often considered normal for some homes. However, moisture if not properly handled can become a nightmare problem for a home and the health of its occupants. Moisture that does not dry up on its own can lead to a mold problem almost anywhere in a home. While mold may appear as a harmless dark spot here and there, mold spots are far from harmless. Mold…
One problem that most property owners hate more than any other is water damage. When there is heavy rain or when snow melts quickly, there is an increase in the risk for this type of damage. You should also be aware of the dangers of water damage and know the areas of concern for homes and buildings. Causes of Water Damage When it comes to water damage, there are several possible causes to include: Clogged…
No matter the climate of the location in which your home is, you likely have experienced conditions that pose a threat of water damage to your home. Water damage also does not have to be related to weather and exterior influences either. For some homes it’s a frozen pipe that has burst open and caused damage, or flooding from heavy rain and hurricanes, or it could be as simple as a toddler who has flushed…
Water damage can move quickly through a commercial property and cause tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of damage in as little as a few minutes. Most people don’t realize that just one sprinkler head can dump as much as 100 gallons of water into the room in a couple minutes! And water from a simple broken water line to a toilet or ice-maker can put a lot of water into vital…
