For homes and businesses, HVAC systems are one of their workhorses. On almost daily during for over half the year, these heating and cooling systems can also harbor a hazard to your family, staff, and customers: mold. This article goes over the basics of the formation of mold in HVAC systems, how you can identify it, and where to go from there. Many of these apply equally to both residential and commercial buildings; it’s only the scale that differs. [Read more…] about Diagnosing and Dealing with Mold in HVAC Systems
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Controlling Home Mold Growth in Winter
During the wintertime, you and your family and friends are going to spend a lot of time in your home. With the windows closed tight and the heating system going at full speed, your home is a great comfort. However, these same conditions can also lead to mold growth in the hidden parts of your home. Today we’re going to talk about temperature, humidity, and ventilation, and how all three can come together in a perfect storm for mold growth in your home. [Read more…] about Controlling Home Mold Growth in Winter
How to Keep Mold Away After Removal From Your Home
If you’ve already had a mold problem in your home, you know the time, energy, and health costs that come with mold growth. It’s time to make sure that it doesn’t come back and, more importantly, that the underlying causes of mold in the first place are dealt with. Regardless of the size of your mold problem or if you had to call in the professionals for removal, the only thing worse than a mold problem is dealing with it a second time. [Read more…] about How to Keep Mold Away After Removal From Your Home
Can You Sell a Home Containing Mold?
When you’re gearing up to sell your home, it can be a busy and nerve-wracking time. Not only do you need to pack up years of accumulated possessions and deal with the logistics of your new home, but you also have to get your old home ready for sale. Finding and fixings all the little problems, dings, and scratches are one thing, but it can be terrifying to find a major issue in your home. This article looks at what to do when you discover mold in the home selling process, and what you need to do about it before selling. [Read more…] about Can You Sell a Home Containing Mold?
The Link Between Mold Growth and Massachusetts Weather
The growth of mold and mildew in residential, commercial, and municipal structures as many different factors. The construction of the building, proper ventilation, and water leaks can all play a factor. And while many of these are controllable, the weather is not one of them. Certain seasons and weather events can have an impact on large buildings. Let’s unpack a Mass.gov article called “Preventing mold growth in Massachusetts schools during hot, humid weather” to learn a bit more about how MA’s summer weather affects structures like these. [Read more…] about The Link Between Mold Growth and Massachusetts Weather
Five Molds to Look Out For in Your Home
While many home hazards are due to a choice of construction materials, mold stands alone as a biological hazard that can grow in your home. It’s important to know how to detect the right environment for mold growth, and finding the mold that may reside in your home. Below are some of the common culprits when it comes to dangerous mold, also known as “toxic mold” for the production of mycotoxins (chemicals dangerous to people and animals in their spores). [Read more…] about Five Molds to Look Out For in Your Home
