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How Mold Spent Its Summer Vacation

October 14, 2010

Rather than discuss any individual case, I can just identify the patterns. Elementary and high school classes generally begin in late August or September. About a month before classes start, a custodial crew rolls into these school buildings, that have been more or less empty during the summer months, and begins a thorough cleaning in preparation for the students.

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Easley School Takes Mold Remediation Seriously

August 24, 2010

The school district isn’t springing for a commercial mold remediation company, but taking on the job themselves by vacuuming all surfaces with a HEPA vacuum, wiping all surfaces with an antimicrobial cleaner, and spraying with an antimicrobial disinfectant. They plan on removing moldy tiles and giving that HVAC system a thorough cleaning.

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Oak Ridge Elementary Finally Reopens After Exhaustive IAQ Battle

March 30, 2010

Someone could make a documentary about this story, but to sum things up – students and teachers at the school were becoming sick, fingers were pointed at mold and moisture issues, the school spent thousands on testing but could not find a definitive link to mold, eventually the school was shut down. After so many months having to split students among nearby schools, parents were eager to finally send their kids back to Oak Ridge.

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City Hall Remediation to Cost One Million Dollars

December 15, 2009

If you follow mold news like me then you’ve probably wondered why city halls and courthouses always seem to have mold issues. I’m not sure of the reason, but I have a few theories. It’s not simply because they are old as I can point to many examples of such buildings becoming overrun with mold that are only a few years old.

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Do We Need Mandatory HVAC Inspections?

November 10, 2009

The proposed HVAC inspection would be similar to how electrical inspections are handled and be fee-based, not costing the tax payers anything. What is surprising is that many HVAC contractors support the idea. They say inspections are needed for safety and to cut down on the number of unlicensed contractors. The Delmarva Master HVAC Association has written a letter to the council in support of required inspections.

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Flood Cleanup for Mold Prevention

March 24, 2009

Floods are a common cause of mold. Many of the customers we work with are dealing with the aftereffects of floods. Mold can appear gradually over a long period from leaky pipes or humid air; or it can grow rapidly after a natural disaster like a flash flood or hurricane. If your home has received [...]

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HVAC and Mold Growth

January 12, 2009

A simple fix to your HVAC that can save you a bundle in the long run.

A properly funcitoning HVAC may be one of the best ways to prevent mold growth in your home or office. But because of the air distribution system of an HVAC, a malfunctioning system may be the perfect vehicle to spread mold spores throughout the building. Often, the difference between the two comes down to a small detail – which is why HVAC requires proper design, assessment, and maintenance to keep it preventing – not exacerbating – mold growth.

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