On its face, water seems to be a fairly benign compound. In some instances, however, it can be incredibly destructive – especially when it infiltrates places in a home where it is not wanted. Not only is water physically damaging on its own but it also allows for the growth of mold in the most unlikeliest and inconvenient of places. Mold is a tenacious creature but it can be dealt with in an effective and […]
I Have Mold in My Crawl Space – Now What? Assuming that you have already identified the source of elevated moisture within your crawlspace that lead to mold growth and you have had the situation corrected. We now need to remove the contamination. Simply applying a kill product like bleach or some other form of antimicrobial will only kill the active growth but it will not remove the mold. The mold structure (Hyphae and spores) […]
How to Prevent Health Problems Caused by Mold and Bacteria with KEFACoat! If you or your family or work team suffers from runny noses, sore throats, and breathing issues, the cause may not be seasonal colds or allergies. Many of theses symptoms come as reactions to mold or bacteria that collect on building surfaces. Rather than resign yourself to feeling less than your best, or to a cycle of removing these substances and have them […]
Is mold in my home or workplace making me sick? The majority of our customers with indoor environmental concerns are usually concerned about “mold in my home or workplace”, but there are many other types of contaminants that can have a negative effect on indoor environments and the individuals working and living within them. One of these types of contaminants can be volatile organic compounds (VOCs). What are VOCs? The following is a definition provided […]