Archive for the ‘Mold Inspections and Testing’ Category
Posted on: March 6th, 2014 by Peter Sierck Dust Mites Dust mites are 8-legged arthropods that live in the house dust of homes where they are prevalent. They have been recognized as a major source of allergens regarding house dust since 1967 and feed on organic materials such […]
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: November 7th, 2013 by Peter Sierck We are proud to announce to that our Mold Consultant, Felix Neumann, has been approved by the Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to teach their mold and sewage remediation class. The Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) course […]
Posted on: February 7th, 2013 by Peter Sierck If you notice any of these concerns where you live or work, you might need a professional mold and moisture survey and possibly mold testing. 1. You see mold growing inside your house or building. Mold is everywhere in our […]
Posted on: January 17th, 2013 by Peter Sierck During the summer of 2012 the mold inspection and testing team at Environmental Testing & Technology (ET&T), was hired by a condominium association in San Diego, California. Our job was to inspect and make repair recommendations for a bathroom in […]
Posted on: January 10th, 2013 by Peter Sierck Here is ET&T’s latest sad mold story! A few months ago, a homeowner located in Carlsbad, CA (San Diego County) had a roof leak. She contacted a roofing company and the roofer told the homeowner that she had mold on […]
Posted on: December 6th, 2012 by Peter Sierck What in the world would rain gutters have to do with mold inside my home! Mold needs water to grow. When the rain gutters and downspouts get blocked, the water can’t flow away from the roof line and your building. […]
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 […]
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