Tag: Mold

  • Is It Appropriate For A Mold Remediation Company To Do Their Own Testing?

    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…

  • Indoor Air Quality and Cancer Risk

    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…

  • Does my Home Insurance cover Roof Leaks?

    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…

  • The Structural Ramifications of Mold Growth!

    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…

  • Seeing ghosts? It could be mold!

    Seeing ghosts?  It could be mold!

    Could that creepy feeling or ghostly image actually be the result of mold exposure? Have you ever seen a ghost or felt an unsettling presence? Maybe the coffee cup you KNOW you left in the kitchen is suddenly in the living room? These uncomfortable and creepy experiences are often attributed to the supernatural, but could…

  • BLACK MOLD: TRUTH VS. FICTION

    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…

  • IT’S AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK! WHAT CAN YOU DO?

    IT’S AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK! WHAT CAN YOU DO?

    The air we breathe, both indoors and outdoors, is incredibly important. That is why the State of Pennsylvania has named this Air Quality Awareness Week! Please join us as we discuss some of the things that can impact the Air Quality of your home! Mold As Mold grows and colonizes parts of your property, it releases spores and…

  • Can my remodeling contractor do Mold Remediation?

    Can my remodeling contractor do Mold Remediation?

    Imagine your remodeling contractor is in the middle of a renovation and discovers mold. What do you do now? Can your remodeling contractor “take care of” the mold too? Is he qualified? Maybe your remodeling contractor is even claiming to know how to address the mold issue properly or saying they’ve “done it before”. Do…