In the State of Maine you can become any business you want. Get a business card made up and off you go….Air Quality Expert…..Contractor…..Mold Remediator. Some remediation companies are franchises that anyone can buy their name and start being remediators….no … Continue reading
Deal breakers happen when the unknown is discovered in a real estate sale. What are your unknowns? FPE Breaker Boxes FPE Federal Pacific Electric Hazards Home Page: this website explains the fire and shock hazards associated with Federal Pacific Electric … Continue reading
According to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spokesman, indoor air pollution causes 50 percent of illnesses globally. This statistic should catch the attention of every physician, every lawmaker and every layperson reading this paper. That’s more than all the cancers … Continue reading
Here are two great blogs on building a Pretty Good House. One is from a group of varying professions that meets in southern Maine to bounce ideas off each other. These are a must read for anyone considering building and building … Continue reading
Can the age of mold be determined? There is no real scientific way or test to determine the age of mold…..a competent inspection can lead you to some probable conclusions. Mycologists indicate and my field experience confirms that fungal growth … Continue reading
The costs of poor IAQ can be striking. There have been many lawsuits associated with IAQ problems, though most are settled with no financial details released. However, some publicly disclosed cases have involved legal fees and settlements exceeding $10 million. … Continue reading
Mold remediation can be costly. The remediation cost of a crawlspace can really vary. It could average as little as $500 or as much as $4,000. If the attic and wall ducts are involved, the cost for those generally ranges … Continue reading
A nationwide survey of radon levels in schools estimates that nearly one in five has at least one schoolroom with a short-term radon level above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. Testing is the only way to know … Continue reading
FUNGUS FACTS Q. What is the difference between a mushroom, a toadstool, a mold, a mildew, and a fungus? A. They are all fungi (singular = fungus). The study of fungi is called mycology. Q. Where can I find fungi? … Continue reading
Please go to this link and sign the petition. Radon testing is one of the cheapest and easiest environmental test to do and it saves lives. Read the testimonials at the link below. TP Environmental is offering half price Radon … Continue reading
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