Archive for the ‘Building Inspections’ Category
Posted on: November 26th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  Do you know the difference between electromagnetic fields and radio frequency? Do you ever wonder if you are getting exposed to electricity from things in your home or at work? Do you ever think you might be exposed to something […]
Posted on: May 22nd, 2014 by Peter Sierck  Our Hearts to those who have lost. Our Thanks for those who never stopped fighting.
Posted on: March 10th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  Lead is a dangerous element that is estimated to be found in 25% of all homes nation-wide (U.S. EPA 2001; U.S. HUD 1999). Excessive exposure to children can cause reduced intelligence, impaired hearing, reduced stature, and many other adverse health […]
Posted on: February 19th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  The process of off-gassing is the evaporation of volatile chemicals in non-metallic materials. This means that the building materials in your home can release chemicals into the air, which then become part of the air you are breathing. Such suspect materials include: carpet, […]
Posted on: January 31st, 2014 by Peter Sierck  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) developed an Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (E.R.M.I.) intended for research only as a way to objectively describe the mold burden inside one’s residence. There have been complaints about firms using this method despite the […]
Posted on: January 28th, 2014 by Peter Sierck  10 Signs Why You May Need Moisture and Mold Testing If you notice any of these concerns where you live or work you might need a professional mold and moisture survey and possible mold testing. 1. You see mold growing […]
Posted on: September 10th, 2012 by Peter Sierck  In a previous blog, I wrote about how sprinkler systems can cause mold to grow inside our buildings. But the drainage system, or lack of a drainage system, can be a just as big of a mold growth problem as […]
Posted on: September 4th, 2012 by Peter Sierck  Warning: Sprinklers may cause water damage and mold. How can that be especially when I am just watering my yard? Well when the weather gets dry and there is not enough rain in sight, we are watering extra to keep […]
Posted on: July 17th, 2012 by Peter Sierck  Smart Meters are replacing the traditional method of recording how much gas, electricity and water we are using. Instead of a person (meter reader) coming to your property to document your usage, the information is sent through electronic smart meters […]
Posted on: July 17th, 2012 by Peter Sierck  Below is a list of the 10 most important questions to ask a mold testing and inspection company in Southern California before you hire them: How do they do mold testing? First off, they shouldn’t just do testing, they need […]
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