The Health Effects of Mold Where You Work and Live Mold spores are everywhere. Every time we enter a building, we bring in outside air along with mold spores. The spores are on our clothes, shoes and in the air. Normally, these mold spores, do not affect
Read more →Mold Related Health Problems One culprit for health problems is mold and mold loves moisture. Recently, Turn-Key received a call from a homeowner suffering from breathing problems while in her home. At times, her breathing became so labored she required oxygen. She kept an oxygen tank in
Read more →4 Causes for Poor Indoor Air According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) there are four main causes for poor indoor air: Inadequate ventilation (less than 15 cubic feet per minute of fresh outdoor air per person Chemical contaminants from indoor sources such as volatile organic compounds
Read more →Help! I Need An Environmental Consultant in Ohio! Selecting An Environmental Consultant? Here’s What You Need to Know! If you have been notified by a government agency, (EPA, OSHA, RAPCA) that you are responsible for the investigation and cleanup of soil, groundwater or other contaminated media, you
Read more →Dangers of Mold in Your Home or Business What You Need to Know About Mold Mold spores are everywhere. It is an essential part of nature. Molds help break down wood, leaves, grass and other dead plant material. Every time we enter a building from outside, we
Read more →Healthy Environments: Water Infiltration and Damage Water Infiltration is a Big Problem Water infiltration can lead to many other problems within a building. It is important to act quickly to stop the water and begin the drying process. In fact, all water infiltration must be dried up
Read more →Mold Risk due to High Humidity, and Sick Building Syndrome High humidity and moisture are key factor in the growth and amplification of mold, fungi and other microbes. As a result, problems with these organisms can be severe in air-conditioned buildings located in humid environments. The accumulation
Read more →Mold Remediation Guide: Do’s and Don’ts Although basically simple, mold remediation needs to be done correctly to prevent further contamination of the building. Any area greater than 30 square feet should be completed by a certified microbial remediation company. The steps involved
Read more →Indoor Air Quality Often Tied to Building Products: OSB vs Plywood How does moisture affect the performance of each of these building products and how can that moisture affect you and the quality of the air that you breathe? A big difference between OSB and plywood buildingn
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