Tag: mold in crawl space

Discovering mold – especially toxic mold – in your home as a homeowner can be very disheartening, largely because most homeowners had no idea it was coming in the first place. Molds come in hundreds of varieties, ranging from harmless to toxic, and can be the cause of severe health complications. When you discover mold

The homeowner couldn’t continue to ignore the unpleasant musty smells that seemed to be emanating from beneath the floors in their home. Nor could they continue to deny hearing strange sounds that seemed to be coming from the same location. So they called in a professional to have a look at their crawl space. What

Homeownership! The dream of having a space that is all your own, that you can decorate as you see fit, raise your kids in, and carve out a little piece of the American dream in is something we all desire when we think of owning a home. Having many years of family dinners, holidays with

Does your home have an unpleasant odor emanating from the attic? Are your energy bills inexplicably high all of the sudden? Do you notice random drafts or unexplained heat retention in certain parts of your attic? Identifying If You Need New Insulation If you answered yes to any of these questions, your attic insulation may

Be honest – you go for years without setting foot in your attic. Time goes by and dust, dirt, and sometimes even mold collects on your boxes, your stuff, and the attic’s floor. An attic that is dirty and cluttered can result in poor energy efficiency, animal infestations, damage to insulation, mold, and mildew. Every

You may be surprised to learn that a massive amount of energy is wasted due to cracks, holes, and gaps in your house. This can cause several issues around your house, resulting in thousands of dollars worth of repairs and medical expenses. However, you can protect your house and your family by prescriptive air sealing

Establishing and maintaining a healthy living environment means keeping a clean house in both the places you can see and those you can’t. Spaces like your attic and crawl space have a huge impact on your indoor air quality. Keeping these areas clean is key to preventing respiratory issues and other health problems caused by

In its natural state, mold has very positive effects on the environment. It helps break down and decompose organic material, such as leaves, vegetation, fruit, and other organic matter. However, when present in houses, mold growth can cause severe health complications and cost a lot of money in property damage. Detecting any mold growth in