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...
Prepare for Spring Weather
The NOAA website has a fresh, new, look with a lot of reliable information....
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,...
Seasonal Maintenance
PREVENTION Perform maintenance regularly; keep a schedule for routine building examinations. Look for condensation and wet spots from the attic to the basement. Be certain attic soffit vents, gable end vents, and ridge vents are unobstructed by insulation and/or contents. Attics are not meant to be used...
Water Damage and Plants
Gardening can be a a pleasure, especially after a long winter. Thoughtful planning in horticultural pursuits will prevent water damage and ancillary building systems damage. Landscaping Network advocates caution in planting and pruning plants with runners so they do not penetrate the building envelope or invade...
Prevent Water Damage & Mold Growth
Routine maintenance inspections are the single most crucial element in preventing water damage and mold growth. Look for condensation and wet spots from the attic to the basement. Maintain living areas; clean kitchens and bathrooms regularly, do not allow unused organic materials to accumulate and dispose of...
Criterion Theater Bar Harbor
The Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor will reopen Friday, May 1st. We were very pleased to be part of the restoration project. Rob Levin of The MDI Islander had a piece about the Criterion in this week's edition- “We’re just so excited to get people in...
Water Damage Mold Growth Connection
The National Institutes of Health in the US National Library of Medicine published an article, Associations between Fungal Species and Water-damaged Building Materials, which references information regarding mold growth in water damaged buildings as well as different methods of sampling mold growth. "Most water damage indoors...