Mold is everywhere; it is all around us. Whether you are lounging around at home, working at the office of driving down the street, you are in the presence of mold.  Mold only becomes problematic when it begins to grow indoors. Mold requires three things to thrive.. 

Mold is a dangerous contamination to have present in your home. Mold can cause health issues such as sneezing, coughing, sore throat, sore eyes, itchy skin and asthma. Black mold, which is the most toxic type of mold can cause fatigue, headaches, allergic reactions, fever, or even bleeding in the lungs in severe cases. Mold thrives in damp, dark environments making an attic a common place to find mold growth in your home.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous material that was commonly used as a building material from the 1950’s to the 1990’s. Asbestos was popular due to its good fire protection properties, resistance to chemical erosion and because it was a great insulator. When asbestos is disturbed it releases fibres into the air and you run the risk of it cross contaminating..

Mold can live in your home or workplace and can pose serious health risks if left undetected. Many health conditions that used to be labeled unknown are now conditions correlated with mold exposure. For example, mold exposure is now known to cause respiratory infections and bronchitis. These connections between..

When you hire a contractor, make sure they are fully insured and bonded. Also, be sure to get all agreements in writing and clarify payment schedules and which party will be responsible for permits, even things like upfront payment for materials. It can save a lot of time and drama down the road to get this out in the open right at the beginning.

Home is where the heart is. It’s where we relax, and spend time with family and loved ones. That's why it's important to make sure that our homes are healthy environments. Recognizing mould is an important step in protecting your health and your home, and identifying potential mould issues can be done with a simple walk around the home!

Most of us spend the majority of our day inside. This makes the 3,000 breaths we take on an average day even more vulnerable to airborne contaminants, such as Mold. Contaminants like this can cause indoor air to be up to five times more polluted than outdoors.