Spring Cleaning Prevents Mold
Cleaning unnoticed areas is a great way to prevent mold growth....
Insurance Claim Recovery
Consumers have help in resolving insurance claim disputes....
Investigating Insurance Company Profits
Maine insurance adjusters, are generally honest and credible. NPR is broadcasting a shocking and informative investigation of gross malfeasance under the flood insurance program, which the U.S. taxpayer subsidizes if there are not enough funds to cover large scale catastrophic losses. Sept. 20: Business of Disaster Who...
Real Estate Ethics
Property inspection is fundamental to successful real estate purchases. A competent inspector, completing an objective assessment, will identify apparent/potential deficiencies and save prospective buyers untold future expense and lingering unhappiness. Competence and unbiased opinion is also a quality cornerstone in selecting a licensed real estate agent...
Salvaging Books, Records, and Photographs
Records Solutions (207) 942-4545 of Bangor, Maine offers document restoration service statewide. From their website- Salvaging Memories. Saving Records. Remediation. Reclaiming. Restoration "Records Solutions specializes in reclaiming paper documents which are water soaked, stained, or contaminated with mold or mildew. Whether your books, photographs, or documents are damaged by...
Humidity and Mold Growth
The arrival of warm summer weather provides opportunity for fresh air through screened windows and doors. Summer breezes are refreshing. Remember to close windows and doors when outdoor humidity levels rise. Basement windows should remain closed as well to keep humid ambient air out and to...
Water, Mold, & Building Materials
Building Science Corporation is a credible resource with unbiased factual information. BSI-027 is a fascinating examination of the prevalence of microbial growth in new buildings. This excerpt is interesting and the photographs included in the article are truly remarkable. "Mold is pretty easy to understand. No water...
Indoor Air Quality Routines
Spring is on the way and soon spring cleaning will be underway. Duct inspection is sometimes overlooked in routine maintenance. There are unnoticed systems in every building that contribute to the quality of the indoor environment. Ducting is found in different applications- bathroom exhaust fans, clothes dryers...
Preparing for Cold Weather
Temperatures are dropping and systems maintenance is fundamental in efficient operation. Seasonal properties should be winterized to prevent pipe breaks and winter water damage. Occupied properties will benefit from routine maintenance, filter changes as well as an examination of ducts, vents, and connections should be included....
Attic Insulation and Roof Ventilation
Roof ventilation, in most instances, promotes air circulation throughout buildings contributing to healthy indoor environments and preventing material damage that can occur when warm, moist, air is trapped inside. Attic insulation is another component that creates comfort in controlling indoor conditions. More is not always better,...