While some molds can be removed using bleach or cleaning products, mold that has been set into porous and carbon-containing materials such as drywall, carpeting, and wood must be remediated by an expert. While wiping the top layer of mold away makes the surface look safe, the mold’s thread-like cells – known as hyphae – are still rooted within the material, leading to resurfacing of the mold. In this case, hiring an abatement team is your best option. To understand the subsequent steps, let’s review what to expect during the mold remediation process. [Read more…] about What to Expect During the Mold Remediation Process
Archives for February 2021
The Dangers of Lead and Asbestos in Your Water Pipes
If you live in an older home, lead and asbestos in your water supply is a genuine concern. The dangers of old municipal pipes had made national headlines during the events of Flint, yet few are aware that similar concerns and worse could potentially be present in your own home. Being in a region renowned for its older architecture, let’s review the concerns related to lead and asbestos in your water pipes. [Read more…] about The Dangers of Lead and Asbestos in Your Water Pipes
The Difference Between Residential and Commercial Asbestos Abatement
Asbestos is commonplace in both residential and commercial properties in the United States, especially in the northeast. A majority of homes and commercial establishments in New England were built before 1970 and, as such, harbor many asbestos construction materials in their walls. However, regardless of the type of property you own, hiring an abatement crew to remove or remediate asbestos is vital. Though, to better prepare, it’s important to understand that there’s a difference between residential and commercial asbestos abatement. [Read more…] about The Difference Between Residential and Commercial Asbestos Abatement
Understanding OSHA’s 4 Classes of Asbestos Work
Asbestos is an extremely dangerous and scary material to work with, which is why OSHA has to be very thorough when determining which contractors are approved to work with varying degrees of asbestos hazards. If a contractor performs asbestos abatement for which they are not qualified, not only are they endangering themselves and their crew but also the surrounding neighbors and environment. Let’s take a look at OSHA’s four classes of asbestos work and their certification requirements. [Read more…] about Understanding OSHA’s 4 Classes of Asbestos Work
