From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Mold Extends Kids’ Summer Vacation

September 30, 2009

Mold was initially discovered the week before when a fifth-grade teacher cleaning her room found mold growing behind her bookcase. More mold was also found between the stucco and drywall. While it at first seemed limited to C Building and its 8 classrooms, mold was also found in other buildings – 12 classrooms total. The school is only eight years old.

Read the full article →

Why Schools?

September 28, 2009

The design of most schools makes them susceptible to water damage. Unlike houses, with slanted tile roofs, schools are built with flat roofs. This allows water to pool after rainstorms and eventually creates leaks. For this reason, new schools are often built with pitched roofs.

Read the full article →

Family Discovers the True Meaning of Caveat Emptor

September 25, 2009

The Bennett family purchased the 12-year-old two-story home on Mother’s Day and within three weeks began experiencing problems. A heavy rain caused “buckets of water” to leak into the basement through the foundation. They soon discovered drenched building materials and rampant mold growth hidden behind insulation and vinyl siding.

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries