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The Home Inspector Found Mold, What Now?
When the Home Inspector finds Mold, what does this mean to you and to the home sale? Whether your home is on the market, or you’re looking to buy, one of the most nerve wracking moments of the process is likely to be the Home Inspection. As the home inspector combs through the property, thoroughly…
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What can happen when you leave your home unattended?
When you leave your home for an extended period of time, you hope nothing happens to it, but what if something does? Whether you’re going to be traveling for work for an extended period of time, or closing up a summer home for the season, vacant properties are prone to issues. This only intensifies when…
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What to Expect from a Home Inspection!
When buying a home, the home inspection can be daunting, but do you know what to expect from your Home Inspection? When it comes to buying a home, the home inspection seems like another hoop to jump through however, it is important to have the home inspected by a qualified professional. There may be issues…
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How to prevent Mold in humid Summer months
Moisture issues aren’t always big. Sometimes significant damage can result over time from what begins as a relatively small problem. While it is absolutely true that Mold issues can occur anywhere, humid indoor conditions provide the optimal environment for mold to grow and thrive. In fact, many of the mold issues we are contracted to…
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Why Waterproofing Should Be Part of Your Mold Project
Proper mold remediation is extremely important, but so is addressing the moisture issue that caused it in the first place! Resolving a Mold issue properly is extremely important. When the job is completed however, you want to make sure that it doesn’t come back. That’s where effective Basement Waterproofing comes in. Because at the end…
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Your Mold Toxicity Questions answered on PA Live!
Could Mold be making you sick? As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to discuss mold exposure and what it can mean to your health! Disaster Blaster is a local company specializing in addressing all of your indoor environmental needs. Whether it’s Mold, Water…
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Is It Appropriate For A Mold Remediation Company To Do Their Own Testing?
It may be convenient to have the same company do mold testing and mold remediation but, is it ethical? At Disaster Blaster, we do not do mold testing due to what we believe to be a conflict of interest. We welcome an independent party to test our work! We often caution consumers against using the…
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Indoor Air Quality and Cancer Risk
Do you know what’s in your indoor air? It might surprise you! Here are some common contaminants, and what you can do about them! When we think of air pollution, we often think of outdoor air, but studies have shown that indoor air can be just as contaminated and sometimes these contaminants can even cause…
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Does my Home Insurance cover Roof Leaks?
Did you recently discover a roof leak and are wondering if it’s covered by your insurance? The damage caused by a roof leak can be sudden and significant, often affecting multiple rooms and even floors! It’s no wonder that one of the first questions asked by homeowners after discovering a roof leak is whether this…
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The Structural Ramifications of Mold Growth!
You’ve heard of Mold, but have you wondered about the structural ramifications of mold growth and what the mold colony is actually doing? Mold is an incredibly invasive organism, laying claim via spore to any viable structural material it comes in contact with. Unfortunately for homeowners, Mold views almost every structural material in your home…