When it comes to cold weather problems, most Calgary homeowners aren’t that worried about mold and asbestos. But, as years of experience have taught us, they often should be. Here is why: When snow and ice build up on top of your roof, one of two things can happen. In the first case, it could
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Recently, I went out to assess a client’s home and saw something that I hadn’t witnessed in decades of work with Calgary mold removal. The woman in question had noticed a strange smell around her house, and suspected that she had mold growing. After a quick look, I was fairly certain I could trace the
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Now that the cooler temperatures are here with us, we are seeing an increase in need for Calgary mold removal. Why is that, given that mold comes from moisture in the home and the fall and winter months usually bring more dry air? The short answer has to do with the fact that, once temperatures
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How sure are you that you don’t have any asbestos in your home, causing serious health risks for you and your loved ones? Unfortunately, lots of homeowners and property managers assume they have nothing to worry about when they could be surrounded by asbestos, potentially breathing it in and out each day. To understand how
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Over the past few years, I’ve noticed that a surprisingly high number of my Calgary mold removal clients have lived in homes that were relatively new. Since mold forms from moisture – often in the form of leaky pipes and roofing – it makes more sense to see mold issues in older homes, not more
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Almost everyone knows that asbestos, which was once common in building and insulation materials, poses a significant health risk. In fact, even though asbestos was banned in North America late in the 1970s, there are still ongoing legal cases and health studies around its effects that continue today. One effect that Calgary homeowners and business
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Calgary asbestos removal isn’t in the news nearly as often as it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t an ongoing concern for homeowners and building managers throughout Alberta. In fact, there are still a number of important misconceptions when it comes to getting rid of asbestos in a home, building, or facility.
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When homeowners first detect a moldy smell – or worse, see signs of mold around the house – one of the first things that comes to mind is wondering how much they’ll have to spend for Calgary mold testing. Very often, they have heard horror stories from others, and they might be wondering whether it’s
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Almost everyone knows that asbestos, which was once common in building and insulation materials, poses a significant health risk. In fact, even though asbestos was banned in North America late in the 1970s, there are still ongoing legal cases and health studies around its effects that continue today. One effect that Calgary homeowners and business
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Most Calgary homeowners have heard horror stories about mold removal, but tend to think it’s something that they don’t have to worry about too much. Mold can be a serious problem, both for your health and your home, especially if it isn’t dealt with immediately. How can you know whether you need to call someone for Calgary
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