Mould risks
Avoiding Mould: Clean-up After A Flood
With the wet spring that we’ve had so far, basement flooding is a real risk for many homes in Toronto and the GTA. Along with damage, flooding brings another risk that can linger long after—mould. Mould Growth As a matter of fact, mould spores can begin to develop within 24 to 48 hours if moisture…
Read MoreTips For Avoiding Mould In Rainy Season
It’s spring, otherwise known as rainy season, and this year we’ve already seen heavy, even torrential rains and flooding in some areas of the GTA and Southern Ontario. On April 20, 72.4mm of rain fell in Dundas, just west of the GTA – in effect, representing a month’s rainfall that was dumped on the community…
Read MoreMould And Renovations
A GTA homeowner recently got a nasty surprise – mould in the walls in a prized family room. What’s worse, the Thornhill resident is blaming a TV renovation show that took on her home in a televised episode for the problem. The woman says that, back in 2009, the room was more or less gutted…
Read MoreTrendy DIY Renos or Asbestos Risk?
WorkSafeBC has launched a campaign we’d like to see make waves across the country, warning homeowners about the risk of asbestos when it comes to home renovations. Home renovations are undergoing a new renaissance. It makes sense; with the price of housing climbing through the roof, it’s often a better choice to renovate than move.…
Read MoreDIY Bargain or Mouldy Nightmare?
Bargain for a bit of work or nightmare filled with hidden issues — like mould? Risky real estate buys can bring on much more than you bargained for. Old houses…old problems With the price of housing in the GTA, not to say the competition for viable homes, many people are considering deals they may never…
Read MoreSnow Days…and Mould Days?
The kids got a couple of extra days and parents an unexpected childcare headache this week in Southwestern Ontario when a public school was forced to close for two days after mould was found in classrooms. Testing found a strain of mould called Cladosporium, one of the most common household strains that is also found…
Read MoreBagpipes, Mould and You
A medical case just published in an academic journal illustrates the hidden dangers of mould in a dramatic way. An article in the journal Thorax – a peer-reviewed pubication about respiratory medicine – details the unfortunate case of a 61 year old British man and his breathing troubles. The man suffered from hypersensitivity pneumonitis or…
Read MoreLeaky Windows, Mould and Potential Legal Issues
A minor leak in a window can go unnoticed or, depending on where it is, unrepaired. A small leak in a basement window, after all, only involves a few drops during a heavy rain. If the basement if unfinished, where’s the big rush to spend money on repairs or new windows? Mould. That’s the answer.…
Read MoreFix Our Schools Wants Province to Address Mould, Asbestos Issues
Get rid of asbestos and mould in our schools. That’s the goal of Fix Our Schools, a grassroots organization that is putting pressure on the provincial government to address the often shocking state of our schools. They are asking the Ontario government to put aside $1.7 billion to “to fix the critical and urgent disrepair…that…
Read MoreMouldy Papers – Health Canada Recalls Children’s Books
The recent recall of two children’s Christmas books by Health Canada reminds that mould can be an issue when it comes to papers and documents – an often forgotten potential hazard in your home. Mouldy Books The books, called That’s Not My Reindeer and That’s Not My Santa were recalled due to possible mould contamination.…
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