If you are certain that your office or home space has remnants of asbestos, then it is vital to have it removed. If you are a handyman and like to take on DIY projects, you might be tempted to take on an asbestos removal project on your own. However, there are several reasons why you […]
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Mold is a fast-growing fungus that thrives in moist and humid conditions. Mold growth in the basement is a common problem in homes that have a dark and damp environment. Since mold spores can multiply into colonies quickly under favorable conditions, they can cause a lot of damage to materials that may be stored in […]
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Are you the landlord of a building in Addison that was built before the 1980s? If so, there is a chance that your property contains asbestos. Asbestos was commonly used as a building material in construction due its fire proofing and insulation properties. As a result, it found its application in flooring, cabinets, panels, insulating […]
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Mold remediation is important and necessary to help protect your property, as well as the health of your family. Initially, mold sometimes goes unnoticed. It can spread quickly, even when it’s hidden, and the extent of damage to the structure and foundation of your property can be huge. Furthermore, mold can cause a number of […]
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Asbestos is a group of minerals that was once commonly used in floor tiles, pipe insulation, vehicle breaks, clutches, and more. Asbestos is made up of a number of minerals, including amosite, chrysotile, anthophyllite, and tremolite, among others. Since asbestos is now considered to be a health hazard, it is banned from use in insulation […]
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Most of us are so busy in our daily lives that we don’t give much thought to the undesirable substance called mold. It can grow in just about any area of the house — even if you frequently clean your home. Since mold growth starts small, it often goes unnoticed. Mold spores can form in […]
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It goes without saying that the diseases related to asbestos exposure, over time, can be lethal. This is why it’s important that an asbestos inspection is performed for every house and commercial property in Chicago that was build prior to the 1990s. In this post, we’ll discuss the basic steps involved in asbestos inspection and […]
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ERMI stands for Environmental Relative Moldiness Index. It is commonly viewed as the best method to quantify human exposure to mold by many health practitioners, doctors, labs, and water damage assessors. ERMI samples are analyzed while keeping the testing objective, and the results classify selected mold species by referring to a standard database. In this […]
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Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was once commonly used as a building material due to its insulation and thermal resistance properties. It is a naturally occurring mineral in countries such as Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa. Since materials made with asbestos were strong, sound absorbent, heat resistant, and incombustible, asbestos was a good […]
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Mold thrives in environments where there is plenty of humidity, moisture, dampness, and isolation. Since a bathtub, shower, or an entire bathroom can remain damp, a mold colony can begin to grow rapidly if left neglected. However, as long as the mold growth has not gotten out of hand, it is also the easiest to […]
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