Mold, Asbestos, Water & Fire Damage Blog Posts

How You Get Mold Out of Wood

Posted in Mold Removal, on March 08, 2022

When it comes to mold removal in Ottawa, many cases involve areas with wood. Wood is usually the first to become contaminated with mold and is generally responsible for the exponential spreading of mold spores throughout a property. Without a comprehensive and professional mold inspection in Ottawa, it’s difficult to know where mold may have spread and if wooden and porous materials have...

The Problem with Home Asbestos Testing Kits

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 07, 2022

When you think that your property may be contaminated with asbestos, it's normal to want to take matters into your own hands to evaluate your risk or chance of exposure. There are at-home kits made available for asbestos testing in Toronto which are intended to equip you with the resources to independently determine whether there is asbestos in your building materials or in the air. ...

Protect Your Kids With Asbestos Removal?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 04, 2022

Because kids are younger and more inexperienced, their youthful innocence and curiosity can sometimes take them down a risky path. With less developed lungs and a minimal understanding of the dangers around them like asbestos and mold. it's important to take precautionary steps to protect kids from mold or asbestos exposure, such as scheduling asbestos testing or mold removal in...

Is Asbestos a Risk when Spring Cleaning in Toronto?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on March 02, 2022

With spring around the corner, it’s normal for homeowners to start thinking about how they’ll declutter their spaces or what their approach will be to addressing maintenance issues that have been plaguing their homes for quite some time now. If you’re thinking about cleaning out spaces you haven’t ventured into in years, it’s recommended that you have asbestos testing...

Best Mold Removal Approach for Spring Cleaning

Posted in Mold Removal, on March 01, 2022

Spring is almost here, and so is annual spring cleaning. When you're decluttering and clearing out your home from this past year, you might discover some things you didn't know you had and some problems you didn't know you had, like mold. If you encounter mold when going through your belongings, mold removal in Toronto can eliminate it quickly. However, mold testing in Toronto before...

What Happens When an Asbestos-Containing Property is on Fire?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 25, 2022

Asbestos-containing materials lingering in older buildings can pose a severe risk to health and safety when disturbed. By now, most asbestos-containing materials are in – or are nearing – a friable condition, meaning they can easily break down and send harmful particles airborne. It’s important to note that even though asbestos fibres are highly resistant to heat and are not...

When to Worry About Asbestos?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 24, 2022

The word "asbestos" alone incites fear, and while being cautious is the appropriate response, you don't always need to worry about getting asbestos removal in your Mississauga home when you find out that your home was built during the peak of asbestos' popularity. To manage concerns about asbestos, contact trusted abatement contractors for asbestos testing in Mississauga to...

What is the Difference between Asbestosis and Mesothelioma?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 22, 2022

Asbestos-containing materials that linger in older properties are most likely in a friable condition by now. This means that they can be easily disturbed and break apart, sending dangerous fibres into the air. Asbestos removal in Edmonton is necessary to prevent exposure to airborne asbestos fibres, as inhaling the particles can lead to severe health conditions. Two of the most common...

4 Types of Asbestos Air Monitoring

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 18, 2022

During the process of asbestos abatement in Edmonton, professionals will conduct a type of asbestos air monitoring test to measure the level of exposure in the space and how effective their measures are in mitigating the fibres’ spread. In areas where friable asbestos-containing materials are present, a similar form of asbestos testing in Edmonton will be used to determine if harmful...

What is Soot, Does It Require Smoke Damage Repair?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 17, 2022

A fire breaking out in your residential or commercial is the last thing any business owner or homeowner wants to experience. Unfortunately, even after the flames have been extinguished, smoke damage and other toxic particles that linger posing a severe risk to your health and safety. To help alleviate stress and ensure your well-being, smoke damage repair is recommended for homeowners before...

What Kind of Flooring Should Undergo Asbestos Testing in Edmonton?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 16, 2022

Asbestos removal in Edmonton is most commonly required for out of sight spaces in your home, with frequent cases being focused on insulation in attics or building materials behind the walls. But it isn’t rare to find the mineral hiding beneath your feet in your property’s flooring. If your property is 40 years or older, there’s a high likelihood that asbestos fibres are...

Has Winter Weather Revealed the Need for Asbestos Removal in Toronto?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 15, 2022

Asbestos-containing materials installed and sealed over 40 years ago were initially able to withstand any impending conditions without becoming a threat. But with time, those materials that remain within residential or commercial buildings have deteriorated or are slowly declining, leaving occupants vulnerable to exposure. In most cases, asbestos exposure can be linked to renovation, ultimately...

How Can Fireplace Mold Removal Save Your Whole Home?

Posted in Mold Removal, on February 14, 2022

Remote mold outbreaks are never truly isolated — mold in one room or area is a threat to every room in your home. Without professional mold removal Toronto, outbreaks will only grow larger and spread throughout your home, like the bathroom, kitchen, or even in the fireplace. Fireplace mold is not uncommon, but it's often difficult to detect. If you catch a whiff of the distinct...

Are Your Appliances the Reason You Need Water Damage Repair?

Posted in Flood & Water Damage, on February 11, 2022

Appliances in our home are necessary for our everyday lives to go smoothly; however, most of those essential appliances need water to run effectively. Unfortunately, this means that when your appliances go awry, not only will it cause disruption to your daily routine, but it also means that water damage repair will likely be required. For fast and effective water damage restoration, you can...

Is Asbestos in Schools and other Institutional Buildings?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 10, 2022

Like most buildings constructed before the mid-1970s, it was common to have asbestos-containing materials hidden behind the hallways and walls of school classrooms. School custodians were most at risk of indirectly interacting with the mineral, as tasks sometimes required cleaning surfaces and areas in spaces that were outside the peripherals of the student body. While considerable efforts have...

How to Identify Insulation Requiring Asbestos Removal in Mississauga

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 09, 2022

Asbestos fibres and their efficient heat resistance properties were the main reasons why construction companies regularly incorporated the mineral when developing insulation for home and commercial buildings. Generally, most (if not all) types of asbestos-containing insulation are accurately and safely identified through professional asbestos testing in Mississauga. However, some forms of...

How to Manage Airflow When Dealing with Asbestos

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 07, 2022

Asbestos-containing materials used in specific applications, such as an HVAC system, are more exposed to airflow or movement and can easily break down over time. As a result, hazardous particles are more likely to be released into the air, increasing the risk of breathing in the mineral and developing severe long-term health conditions. Friable asbestos – which refers to any...

Do You Need White Mold Removal in Toronto?

Posted in Mold Removal, on February 02, 2022

Mold is one of the many categories of fungi that exists in various species all around us. Some may be harmless, while others are more severe. When it infiltrates the home, mold of all kinds pose a problem to property owners who are looking to maintain a healthy and welcoming environment. However, in most cases, most people don’t realize they need mold removal in Toronto until the infestation...

What is Point Counting Asbestos Testing Toronto?

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on February 01, 2022

Canadian legislation has determined that any materials that contain an asbestos concentration of 1% or more must undergo asbestos removal in Toronto. Even if our professional asbestos testing in Toronto services at Canada’s Restoration Services find that a material on your property contains an asbestos concentration of 10% or less, we are still required to conduct a more detailed analysis to...

How Asbestos Was Used as Fireproofing

Posted in Asbestos Removal, on January 27, 2022

Its noncombustible and nonflammable properties – as well as its seethingly high melting point – made asbestos fibres a popular ingredient in the construction industry for much of the 20th century. It was commonly used for insulation and fireproofing textiles or other building materials, and was even added to firefighting gear. Despite its decline in new construction projects, asbestos...

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