Water Damage

Few things are worse than a major property damage disaster. Did you know that up to a quarter-million homeowners have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter because of frozen water pipes? Frigid nights can very quickly turn to extremely expensive water damage ordeals. Here are Some Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes in… Read more »

There are 8 important steps to proper mold removal in a home or office in Maine or any other state. Once a mold clean-up project is at a point where drying (if applicable) aggressive removal, thorough cleaning and secondary cleaning are complete, it is now time for step #6, which involves applying an animicrobrial coating… Read more »

Once an initial cleaning has been performed and the work area is free of dust, debris and other particulates, it is time for a final cleaning in the mold removal process. This is due to the fact that small areas may be missed on the initial cleaning and because mold spores will resettle after the… Read more »

The fourth step to proper mold remediation in Maine or any other state involves cleaning of the work space and any surrounding areas that may have been previously contaminated by mold spores or growth. When we talk “cleaning” in mold remediation, we are not talking about normal cleaning.  We are talking about a hygienic cleaning… Read more »

Once the proper controls are put in place the mold removal process can begin. This can be as simple as a source removal for very small areas of contamination or as complex as media blasting for larger areas of contamination. The industrial hygienist or possibly the contractor will typically determine the best approach based on… Read more »

Mold spores are tiny microscopic organisms that can only be seen under a microscope. Mold spores can become airborne just by walking near an affected area. Aspergillus and pennicillium mold can stay airborne for up to eight hours after one small air movement. Proper containment is a critical step; if not done correctly by a… Read more »

Mold in our home and work environment has become an increasing hazard as our buildings get older and tighter. First of all, it is important to understand that mold spores are found everywhere and you will never get rid of mold spores completely. Mold is an essential micro-organism that is needed for life to flourish…. Read more »

Proper water damage mitigation and clean-up are essential to save your home or business after flooding, ice dams, or burst pipes.  In each of these cases, the damage can be extensive and can include damaged drywall, insulation, wet hardwood floors, wet ceilings, wet carpets, etc. It is critical to act quickly when water damage situations… Read more »