Fungal Data Interpretation – Part I – Effects of Vacuuming Carpets Before...
Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a webinar presented by Dave Gallup, co-founder of EMLab P&K. The topic of the webinar was Fungal Data Interpretation. The two-hour presentation...
View ArticleThe Basics of Mold Remediation – Part II of III – Gross Removal of Mold...
See my post “The Basics of Mold Remediation – Part I of III – Containment of the Affected Area” for background information important for understanding this part of the mold remediation process. At...
View ArticleThe Basics of Mold Remediation – Part III of III – Final Cleaning of the...
See my posts “The Basics of Mold Remediation – Part I of III – Containment of the Affected Area” as well as “The Basics of Mold Remediation – Part II of III – Gross Removal of Mold Growth and Impacted...
View ArticleBuying a Home with Potential Mold and Moisture Problems
I know a lot of people have heard horror stories out there to the effect of a mold contaminated home will always be contaminated, or that a home that had previous mold will be “red flagged” in some way...
View ArticleAvoid Scare Tactics within the Mold Industry
Unfortunately, there are a lot of “Scare Tactics” used within the microbial investigation and mold remediation industry. As with any industry, there are always going to be people out there who try and...
View ArticleFungal Data Interpretation – Part II – Effects of Tossing a Moldy Apple Pie...
This post is the second blog posting in a series based on information presented in a webinar by Dave Gallup, co-founder of EMLab P&K. The topic of the webinar was Fungal Data Interpretation. The...
View ArticleAttic Mold – Common Causes and Cures
Attic – ventilation and air movement Attic mold Mold in attic areas can be challenging at times in regards to determining the exact cause and source of mold growth. However, there are some common...
View ArticleMold Sampling
A complete mold investigation typically consists of two parts, 1) the physical investigation and 2) the collection of microbial samples (mold sampling). The physical investigation should be performed...
View ArticleSeptember, 2013 – Colorado Flood Series
In early September of 2013, Colorado was struck by intense rains and flooding. It was a once in a lifetime event (or at least we hope) for most of us who were present and witnessed the events first...
View ArticleSeptember, 2013 – Colorado Flood Series Part II
I wanted to start our series by discussing the different ways in which homes and businesses were affected by the moisture. A lot of situations were unique, but I think we can summarize them into three...
View ArticleHow We Helped a College Student and His Mother Battle Mold
Being in the environmental consulting field, we encounter all sorts of situations and all types of people. We regularly work with homeowners who believe they may have a problem and help them to set...
View ArticleWhat if the Mold Is In My Walls?
I get these questions a lot: what if the mold is in my walls, and how will you find it. First, let me say- good question! This is a common concern and you are not alone, so let me see if I can explain....
View ArticleWhat If There’s mold On My belongings?
Many times when clients’ tests come back positive for mold growth, the next concern typically is “I think mold may be on my belongings. Can I get rid of the mold or do I have to throw my belongings...
View ArticleHow Things Went from Bad to Worse: A Client’s Story
We performed a mold assessment for a family whose home experienced significant water intrusion in November of 2015. Our clients were in the process of having their roof replaced when a fast moving...
View ArticleStrange Odor Leads to Unpleasant Discovery
I arrived on site and met with my client. I wore street clothes as she didn’t want any of her neighbors or board members of her homeowners’ association knowing she is having a mold inspection...
View ArticleWhy I Do What I Do
I have been getting a lot of questions lately such as “Do you like what you do?” or “What made you get into mold inspecting?”. Typically, my clients are asking me this as I pull myself out of a damp,...
View ArticleMold Inspection Sciences Helps Dr. Phil
To help a woman who claimed to be allergic to almost everything determine if there are allergens in her house, Dr. Phil contacted Mold Inspection Sciences to do a thorough inspection of her home. You...
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