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If A Company Doesn’t Do Duct Cleaning, They Can’t Properly Do Mold!
We are unfortunately still hearing of companies that are not addressing ductwork as part of a Mold Remediation project. This is an important step that is necessary in order to prevent cross contamination during and after the Mold Remediation work. As the Local Industry Leader in the indoor environmental industry, we are often asked to…
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How do you find a Mold Remediation Contractor?
We recently answered this common question on PA Live! As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to talk about how you find a qualified Mold Remediation Contractor! Disaster Blaster is a local company specializing in addressing all of your indoor environmental needs. Whether it’s…
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What should your Home Inspector look for?
When you’re buying a home, the home inspection is extremely important. But what should your Home Inspector look for? Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Unfortunately, this investment can potentially have a lot of issues, which is why having a home inspection performed by a qualified and detailed Home Inspector…
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What is Mold Toxicity?
Could mold be making you sick? Mold exposure was originally linked to health conditions such as upper respiratory issues, cough, and aggravation of asthma in asthma sufferers more than a decade ago. Since that time, studies have continued to attempt to define the link between exposure to mold and health conditions in adults and children.…
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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…
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BLACK MOLD: TRUTH VS. FICTION
You’ve heard of ‘Toxic Black Mold’ on the news, but how do you separate Truth from Fiction? Who hasn’t heard of “Toxic Black Mold“? After all, it’s been featured on both local news segments, as well as national programs such as 20/20 and 48 Hours. But what is Toxic Black Mold, and what does it…