Posts Tagged ‘Mould risks’
Mouldy 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 MoreMould & Humidity – Prevention and Control
Summer has finally come to Toronto and the GTA, and with high temperatures inevitably come high humidity. Humidity is simply water vapour in the air, so it’s not just the discomfort when you venture outside that you need to worry about. The Mould-Humidity Link Indoor humidity is directly related to air quality, and can lead…
Read MoreWinterizing Tips: Reduce Your Exposure To Mould
We’ve been lucky enough to avoid the worst of winter weather so far here in Toronto and the GTA, but still, we all know there’s no escaping the inevitable. Winter will come, and with it, cold, damp weather that can bring on a slew of problems, including mould. Here are some tips on what to…
Read MoreAvoiding 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 MoreFrozen Pipes and Winter Mould Woes
Frozen water pipes caused flooding in Toronto City Hall this past week, an unenviable issue many home owners have to deal with too. Mould can’t grow at freezing temperatures, that’s a fact. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a link between freezing water pipes and mould – when pipes burst and there’s flooding, mould is…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning? Check For Mould
As any homeowner knows, vigilance is the key to maintaining a healthy indoor environment. That’s especially true when it comes to an issue like mould – so common and so difficult to keep under control in a topsy turvy, damp climate like the one we enjoy here in the GTA. Naturally you should be on…
Read MoreQuebec Schools Close Due to Mould
The province of Quebec has been rocked by the revelation that a number of schools may actually have to be closed and demolished due to mould issues.
Read MoreThe three “D’s” of eliminating toxic mould: Detect, Dry and Ditch
The three “D’s,” recently outlined in media coverage of National Mould Awareness Month in the U.S., can help us understand the principles that best defeat mould.
Read MoreKey Lake workers ready to revolt against toxic mould
As contract workers in Key Lake, Saskatchewan are showing, ignoring mould removal when it’s clearly needed doesn’t just jeopardize people’s health. If you’re the one neglecting the problem, your business can suffer too, as workers will only tolerate living with toxic mould for so long.
Read More