Posts Tagged ‘Mould Removal’
Wet Summer, Wet Fall – Avoiding Mould
It’s been a wet summer, and it looks to be sliding right into a wet autumn here in Toronto and the GTA. That means potential flooding – and the potential for mould. Residents of older and public buildings in the city complain of leaks and black mould and it hits the news, but it can…
Read MoreMouldy Toronto Home Sells For $650K
Mouldy home? No problem – at least, not for some buyers in Toronto’s crazed real estate market. A home in Scarborough, in the east end of the city, just sold for $650,000, a full $100,100 over the asking price, despite the fact that it was literally riddled with mould. A Buyer’s Nightmare – Or Not?…
Read MoreHigh-Tech Construction Methods – The End of Mould?
High-tech housing is cropping up all over the GTA, and it’s interesting to look at the new techniques and features. Many problems that we deal with in our business are caused or worsened by old construction methods and materials – like asbestos. Mould is another problem that can be worsened by the typical issues associated…
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 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 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.…
Read MoreWood, Water & Mould in the Springtime
Humidity levels are typically high this time of year. Even though the temperatures aren’t as high as they will be later in the summer, the start of the growing season in spring requires a lot of moisture and while it’s wonderful for your garden and lawn, it can wreak some havoc with your hardwood flooring…
Read MoreMould Adds to Asbestos Woes for Nation’s Science and Technology Museum
It’s something of an irony of course that the Canada Science and Technology Museum should be closed for two of the issues that epitomize old-fashioned building technology – asbestos and mould. The Museum is closed amid renewed talks for it to simply move out of the building and into more appropriate quarters. The latest complaint…
Read MoreFall Maintenance Can Help to Control Moisture – and Mould
No one wants to contemplate the end of warm weather but it looks like fall is indeed upon us. As home and property owners, we should know that a little prevention can go a long way towards mitigating wear and tear – including the moisture issues that lead to mould. Fall – just before the…
Read MoreApartment Dwellers Displaced due to Asbestos after Fire
“When the inspectors declare the building is safe, we will resume delivery.” That’s what residents of a British Columbia apartment building saw recently when they tried to get their mail. Canada Post has suspended delivery to the apartment tower after a fire because of concern over air quality issues – namely possible asbestos contamination. Repairs…
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