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Federal Government Releases Radon Study Results!
The Federal Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry has released findings from ongoing research into Radon levels in homes, but what does that mean for our area? On July 22, 2014, the Federal Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry released the results of an ongoing study being conducted to determine the cause of…
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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
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How to Baby-Proof your home
Is your house baby-proof? From crawling to their first steps, these are monumental moments for every parent to witness, but they certainly change the dynamics a bit. Your baby is mobile now, and they’re FAST! Here are some tips to ensure that your little bundle of joy can’t get into too much trouble, or even…
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HUD Announces New Multifamily Radon Policy!
HUD has recently announced new guidelines for multi-family properties. Here’s what you need to know! On February 4, 2013, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Announced that they will now require Radon Testing and Mitigation for HUD Multifamily Financing. The President of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST), and board members from Cancer Survivors…
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Make Sure Your Asbestos / Radon Contractor is Properly Licensed
Is your Asbestos / Radon Contractor Licensed? We are! Recently we have noticed some of our competitors advertising services such as Radon Mitigation and Asbestos Abatement. In fact, one firm advised in a radio interview that they perform asbestos abatement. This is of particular concern to us, as these specialized services require Pennsylvania State Licensing,…
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Have you tested your home for Radon?
Have you tested your home for Radon? Here’s why you should! In an effort to increase public awareness, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mobilized an awareness campaign, but many people still haven’t heard about Radon. So what is Radon and why is it so important that we know about it now? What is Radon?…
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Important Facts About Passive Radon Systems!
What do Passive Radon Venting Systems do? Do they work? Here we discuss the differences and why we recommend an Active Radon Mitigation System! In new home construction, the home buyer is often offered the opportunity to purchase a passive Radon system for an additional cost or upcharge. It is important to understand however, that…
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What To Do If A Tree Hits Your House
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Does my Home Insurance cover Asbestos?
What happens if you discover Asbestos materials in your home? Is the Asbestos Abatement covered by your insurance? Is Asbestos Abatement covered by your homeowners insurance? Being experts in indoor environmental concerns such as Asbestos, and licensed to perform Asbestos Abatement, we get this question all the time. The answer to this question depends on…
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How Can Asbestos Impact Your Water Damage Claim?
Running across Asbestos can be a stumbling block for most water mitigation companies. At Disaster Blaster, we are Indoor Restoration Experts and are licensed to handle Asbestos and other unforeseen issues that may arise. You’ve just suffered a pipe break, or maybe a hot water heater rupture; and you want to get the Water cleaned…