ARTICLES ABOUT MOLD & ASBESTOS
When is Asbestos Testing Required?
When is Asbestos Testing Required? If you’re planning any sort of commercial demolition or renovation project within the state of Wisconsin, state law requires you to follow four steps to protect the public from asbestos exposure: inspection, notification, removal,...
Where is Asbestos Found in Homes? More Places Than You Might Think…
Where is Asbestos Found in Homes? More Places Than You Might Think… Asbestos, a mineral fiber, was once widely used in a number of construction materials, including roofing, flooring and ceiling tiles, insulation materials,...
Will Bleach Kill Mold? Not Likely. Here’s why…
Will Bleach Kill Mold? Not Likely. Here’s why… If you’re dealing with a small amount of mold in your home, using bleach to clean and kill it may seem like a good idea. After all, it’s well known for its ability to sterilize surfaces. Unfortunately, this approach...
Attic Mold – The Nitty Gritty
Attic Mold – The Nitty Gritty Most of the people we talk with are unaware there might be a mold problem in their attic. After all, it is not usually considered part of the living space and we don’t often go up there....
What is Mold?
What is Mold? What Mold Really Is Many people know of mold as that green furry substance that can be found on foods like stale bread, decaying fruits, plants, and trees. What many people don’t know is what that green substance really is, and what it could escalate...
How And Why Is Asbestos A Health Risk?
How and Why is Asbestos a Health Risk? What Asbestos Was Used For During the 20th century, Asbestos was used extensively within the construction industry. Asbestos was used in more than 3,000 different construction materials many such as: Insulation within the walls...
Mold In The Basement
Mold In The Basement Basements tend to have humidity and moisture issues. There are many reasons why moisture in the basement can occur. This list includes flooding, cracks in the foundation, improper grading around the property (ground sloping towards the property...
How Mold Could Affect Your Health
How Mold Could Affect Your Health Mold is a term used to describe a vast number of filamentous fungi found around the world. There are approximately 100,000 species of mold that have been identified around the world with about 1,000 species common to the U.S. In order...
The Infamous “Black Mold”
The Infamous “Black Mold” There is so much misinformation out there regarding black mold – even from supposedly credible sources – so, our goal is to provide information as accurately as possible about this often...