Posted on: March 20th, 2013 by Peter Sierck
What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that has been used in a wide variety of building products in both residential and commercial buildings, particularly if the structure was built prior to 1980. Asbestos was used in […]
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: October 2nd, 2012 by Peter Sierck
Common electromagnetic field (EMF) sources are power lines, electric panels, electrical wiring errors and electric equipment. Considering purchasing a building near to power lines? Is your property out of ET&T’s normal service area? Do you have electrical interference issues? Need […]
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 25th, 2012 by Peter Sierck
Here is what you should expect from your mold inspection and testing company in San Diego, California! An important part of a mold inspection is a visual inspection where the mold inspector is looking for mold growth, water stains, color […]
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 […]
