What are VOCs? People walking into a newly constructed or recently renovated home or building will often comment about the “new” home or office smell. While this “new” smell is pleasant to some, and may invoke feelings of a clean and fresh indoor … [Read more...]
As an ANSI (American National Standards Institute)-accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO), the IICRC has led the way in establishing industry standards and reference guides for water damage restoration, mold remediation and mold assessment. … [Read more...]
“Mold isn’t something most people think about until it affects their health, home or business,” said Pete Duncanson. And he should know. Mr. Duncanson serves as Chairman of the Board for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification … [Read more...]
Indoor mold can trigger allergies and asthma, among other health concerns. For mold to grow indoors, it needs moisture and a source of food. Unfortunately, many building materials, furnishings and personal belongings make for an excellent food source. If … [Read more...]
According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014, 7.7% of people in the United States had asthma. That equates to over 24 million people with the chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the … [Read more...]
Air ducts in a home or building allow for ventilation and a path for warm or cool air to provide a comfortable indoor environment for families or building occupants. However, if the ducts become dirty and contaminated they may not operate efficiently and … [Read more...]
In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed an Air Quality Index, also known as the AQI, which is used to report daily air quality conditions. It is a tool used by various agencies to provide the public with timely and … [Read more...]
Air ducts in a home or building allow for ventilation and a path for warm or cool air to provide a comfortable indoor environment for families or building occupants. However, if the ducts become dirty and contaminated they may not operate efficiently and … [Read more...]
During the winter months, when people spend more time inside, and doors and windows of homes and offices are kept tightly shut, indoor air quality (IAQ) issues and complaints often come to light. This may be due to a lack of fresh air, a dry indoor … [Read more...]
One question we often hear when returning the results of a mold inspection is, “Why can’t you just handle the remediation? Why do I need to hire a separate mold remediator?” It is an understandable question. After dealing with Memphis Mold inspector … [Read more...]
