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Thousands of residents in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick fled their homes after days of extreme flooding this spring. As municipalities and citizens struggle to recover, they confront a threat that many Alberta citizens remember from their own floods in 2013: mould. Though mould is the most common indoor air… Read more »
Soaked furnishings, wet wallboard and sodden carpets form a heartbreaking tableau of very personal disaster after water damages a home. Mustering energy to take action is difficult but it’s important to realize that mould rapidly threatens after water recedes. “Mould flourishes anywhere it finds good conditions for growth,” explains Leslie… Read more »
Nearly every single test for mould discovers mould spores. Why? Because these fungi are earth’s most important recyclers and wherever they find adequate moisture, they happily – and usually harmlessly - munch leftovers in natural and indoor environments. Unless your property is a specially built and scrupulously maintained clean room,… Read more »
Commercial building owners have a lot to handle and triaging competing needs is difficult. An issue that always tops the lengthy list of priorities? An outbreak of toxic mould. More than unsightly, mould triggers a host of unpleasant problems. It harms building occupants’ health, rapidly degrades building materials, creates unsafe… Read more »
As we’ve discussed in previous blogs, mould quickly starts growing with the introduction of moisture. When you think of this moisture, you probably think about water in your bathroom or water damage from your washer or refrigerator. Yes, this can be the moisture that starts mould growth in your home,… Read more »
