Yes, you know mold—the bluish-green color growing on the side of your cheese. You may have heard of the black mold infestation in Cleveland during the 90s. And, most likely, you’ve seen some hiding out behind your toilet or in the grout in your shower. While not all mold is toxigenic, it still can cause
Water damage is a serious problem. Even just a simple faucet leak can turn it into hundreds of gallons of wasted water per year. Not to mention, an excessively high water bill. Depending on the leak, water spillage and water damage may be a possibility. What many people don’t know is that water damage left
The truth about Black Mold Remediation Colorado Springs. Black mold is not always black. Nor is it always bad for you. The truth is, we need mold—black mold included. And, to be honest, the world kind of depends on the stuff. As a Huffington Post article states “[mold is] Mother Nature’s great recycler.”[1] Mold breaks
It’s spring. The birds are chirping. The sky is blue. So, you’re probably wondering why we’ve written a blog post about frozen pipes. The truth is, according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, “The…most common type of failure occurs when the supply system material fails…result[ing] in a leaking or bursting pipe.”[1] Guess
Did you know black mold isn’t one kind of mold (or mould)? And did you know it technically isn’t toxic? (There’s actually more to it when we say “toxic mold.”) You’ve read it in newspapers and magazines. You’ve watched news coverage, showing images and video footage of homes infested with it. There’s even been a
Roughly 250,000 crawl spaces are built per year in the United States.[1] Crawl spaces are great. They make it easier to fix pipes underneath the foundation. And there’s no need to excavate the foundation when that happens. Nonetheless, crawl spaces without moisture barriers can cause more bad than good. Without a crawl space moisture barrier,
Let’s face it, calling a professional about a possible mold infestation is not on the top of the list of great, inspirational, or fun things to do. We get it. Often times, it’s the opposite—downright scary. Ok, so you smelled that musty odor commonly associated with mold, followed the scent, and, lo and behold, a
We need mold—who doesn’t like cheese and mushrooms? But too much of the wrong kind of mold spells trouble. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,[1] indoor exposure to mold is linked to a host of health effects. For those with a mold sensitivity, nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing, wheezing, and eye and
Surprising fact #1: 37% of homeowners claim losses from water damage.[1] Surprising fact #2: Your washing machine supply hoses will fail 8.7 years from first purchasing your washing machine.[2] And, to top it off, 75% of water heaters fail by year 12.[3] Yep, water damage resulting from appliances is fairly common. Which is why we
14,000 people in the U.S. experience a water damage emergency at work or home per day. 98% of U.S. basements will experience some form of water damage within their lifespan. And 250 gallons of water can leak from a one-eighth inch pipe crack in a day. What we’re trying to say is that water damage
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