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With so much storm damage this spring, I want to share an invaluable resource for navigating insurance claims from storm damage. This website has the tools and resources you need to make sure you get the most out of your coverage. Stay safe out there!

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Hazardous mould contaminates many food staples – what you should know about mycotoxins Mycotoxins contamination causes health issues. Paying attention to storage of agricultural produce can save many lives.

Air pollution affects the heart at surprisingly low levels, but diet may offer protection Exposure to air pollutants, even at very low concentrations, was associated with adverse changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in a recent Finnish study

If you own a production home or having one built, you should watch this. Climate change and building practices could be putting you and your family in danger.

Mold House Tour and Scientific Causes: Disaster Production Home Build in Houston Texas Meet our friends Anil and Nilima Mittal- they're suing the biggest production home builder in the USA. With help from Jason Earle, 20-year mold inspection ve...

Jury Awards Austin Family $3.1 Million in Toxic Home Case /PRNewswire/ -- A Travis County state district court jury awarded an Austin family $3.1 million after finding that they lost their home and belongings to toxic...

Construction standards need to change. HVAC's in attics with our climate is never a good idea.

Jury Awards Austin Family $3.1 Million in Toxic Home Case /PRNewswire/ -- A Travis County state district court jury awarded an Austin family $3.1 million after finding that they lost their home and belongings to toxic...

I want to share a quote that a customer sent as part of a review of our company. I believe every company should abide by this mantra. What makes this quote so well written is you can plug in other words for "quality" and it is still relevant and inspiring. Be .

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More people are and the number is rising. Continued exposure to harmful and the number of prescriptions we take are big factors. This has created a growing market for low and -voc materials and services for improvement. This article explains how common airborne like can attack our bodies when our defenses are low.

The WHO Released a List of Fungi Deemed a Deadly Threat. Here's What We Know. — The Wall Street Journal The WHO has published a list of 19 fungal pathogens that pose a threat to human health, especially those who are immunocompromised. The list includes common fungi such as Aspergillus and Candida.

A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home | US EPA This guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.

With the record amount of rain and water in buildings, let me share some tips for drying building materials as quickly as possible. This is critical for mold prevention. Mold can take hold as quickly as 4 hours in the right conditions.

1. Air movement is critical. Get fans going on wet materials quickly. Control temperature, the cooler the better to dry faster.
2. Pull back carpeting and pad to get your subfloor dry and dry each layer faster.
3. If you have laminate flooring with sound dampening insulation underneath, pull that floor up.
4. Get a razor blade and chisel and pop those baseboards and cabinet kick plates. It's important to get air in there. Get a large drill bit and drill holes in the sheetrock at the 1-foot level. You can look up IICRS guidelines on Google for spacing.
5. If water came from above, turn off the power to the lights and remove the light fixture covers.
6. Remove wet insulation in the attic and walls if needed.
7. Purchase a moisture meter at Home Depot and Lowes and take readings everywhere. Document them and check every 12 hours or so. If you don't see numbers going down within a day, get professional help to dry it.

If you see mold at any point, discontinue all efforts to dry the materials. Once mold starts to dry, it sends out millions of spores in the air to try to survive. It seems counterintuitive but uses common sense. Do not turn off your air conditioning. It will only make matters worse.

This is a partial list but should get you started. Water is the enemy of buildings and can destroy them quickly so you have to act fast.

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A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home | US EPA This guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth.