Mold exists in the outside environment naturally and spreads by sending spores into the air. When those spores land in your house mold growth can begin if conditions are right. Once the infestation takes hold the mold can give the dwelling an unpleasant smell. How do...
Last fall, dozens of school districts across the region were affected by mold growth and had to delay the start of the school year. Others caught mold growth as maintenance staffs reopened buildings before the school year but still had to undergo days or even weeks of...
With multiple days of rain in the immediate forecast we’re reminded of the extensive mold problems seen in our schools over the past year. Fortunately, state lawmakers are being proactive about mold prevention and remediation in our schools. A recently introduced...
Mold growth is an expected after-effect following a flood or water damage incident. Any surface exposed to sitting water is ripe for an infestation and should be properly cleaned and disinfected as part of the remediation process. In some cases, however, mold...
Mold remediation expert Tom Peter, a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Vice President of Insurance Restorations Specialists, Inc. (IRS) in Monroe, New Jersey, recently spent some time talking with Blog Talk Radio host Ray Pinny about mold in schools. Peter is in a...
By proactively working to keep buildings and their mechanical systems in good working, facility managers can more reliably maintain operations while reducing long-term repair and replacement costs. School facility managers, however, also play a large role in...