Excess water and mold growth It’s no surprise that Pittsburgh received a record amount of rainfall in 2018. In September 2018 alone, Allegheny County accumulated over seven inches of rainwater. Since many homes in the region experience water intrusion, mold growth has spiked. With hundreds of homes affected and treated for this, it leaves many …
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What is relative humidity? In the mold remediation world, we often talk about keeping relative humidity in check. Relative humidity is the amount of water vapor that is in the air compared to how much water the air could actually hold at any given temperature. With heavy rains and humid air in spring, summer, and …
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Why Do I Get Mold In My Bathroom? Author and social leader Bryant McGill said, “Balance in life is the key to everything.” He may not be speaking directly of moisture in your bathroom, but the saying also applies. Too much of anything can become a poison. And bathroom moisture causes big problems if imbalanced. In …
“That’s not mold, that’s just mildew!” – this is a phrase I hear every day on the job. There is a huge difference between these two fungi, but at some point throughout history the terms ‘mold’ and ‘mildew’ began to be used interchangeably. It’s important for you to know the difference between the two and …
