When it comes to mould prevention, there are a few things we constantly find ourselves repeating. Ventilation and keeping your house aired out with low humidity is of course very important, and that combined with insulation is probably the most important things to monitor and improve your home against mould growth. One of the worst
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If you’re familiar with our blog, you’ve probably heard us talk a lot about needing good ventilation in your home. Ventilation serves many purposes. It prevents water vapour from condensing on surfaces, it exchanges humid indoor air with dryer outdoor air, and can even help prevent allergies and illness. In the summer, people often leave
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Winter can be one of the worst time for mould growth in Canada. While people may be inclined to think summer with its open windows or spring with the rain are worse for mould, winter comes with its own sets of challenges. One of the main challenges is that inside air is much warmer than
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Mould is all around us These microscopic spores are in the air we breath. Inside the house or outside on the street and in parks, mould spores are a part of our life that most people don’t even notice. In the air, they don’t cause problems for the average person. Some people – kids especially
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If you remember back to grade school, the water cycle had all kinds of science terms like evaporation and precipitation. Perhaps you remember that dew or frost on grass in the morning is caused by a different sciency-word: condensation. Condensation can signal a couple things. It’s often present when something very cold and something hot
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In 2011, Calgary introduced legislation requiring anyone seeking a renovation or demolition permit to fill out an Asbestos Abatement Information Form or AAIF. While this legislation is hardly new news, a lot of homeowners seem to be going through quite a bit of grief. Basically before a demolition or building permit is granted by the
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Did you know that your eaves trough should be cleaned every spring and fall? It’s true! In Calgary, we have trees shedding their leaves in the fall and more than a few gales during the summer and winter months. This can lead to branches, leaves, and all kinds of other things in your eaves trough.
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Wheezing or difficulty breathing; irritation of the throat, eyes, or nose; nasal and sinus congestion; dry cough or hacking; skin irritations and rash. Sound familiar? Probably… each of these symptoms alone and in combination amount to a whole ton of different possible causes. They could be caused from a pet allergy, exposure to second-hand smoke,
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When it comes to fungi growing inside your house, it may seem unimportant which sort you have. Whether it’s mushrooms blooming through the carpet, mildew on your drapes, or mould growing on your roof, most people just want the fungi gone and quickly! However, there are some differences that are useful to keep in mind.
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Humans have been observing and classifying organisms around them for thousands of years. What may have started as, “good to eat,” or, “bad to eat,” grumblings in our ancestors is now a refined art. So what are fungi? Fungi, like animals, plants, and protests, is a biological kingdom in the eukaryotic domain. Eukaryotic or “eukaryote”
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