Mold...literally a growing concern.

Certified by the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), and The American Council for Accredited Certification. (ACAC)

National media attention has alerted the public to the destructive and possibly toxic dangers of hidden mold spores that could affect their family’s health and their homes.

EPA studies indicate that air levels of indoor pollutants may be two to three times higher than outdoor levels. Mold, the most dangerous offender of all, often goes undetected because of its invisibility. Most people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors and are

not aware of the health hazards created by this pollutant.

You owe it to yourself and your family to minimize your exposure to mold spores in

the indoor environment.  We can design a mold prevention or treatment plan for your home.

• If you think you have a mold problem, have us test for it.
• If you know you have a mold problem, have us remediate it.
• Improper mold removal procedures can contaminate you and your home. Get it done right. Call the professionals at D&M Company.

FAQ:

Question: I just had my roof replaced, and now I have a mold problem.

Answer: The old roof let out water vapor. The new roof, because of the heavier tar paper and thicker shingles, sealed up some of the drafts and now retains more moisture. If you combine that with an under- performing ridge vent and not enough soffit vents, the excess moisture will stay in the attic and start growing mold on the roof sheathing.

Question: I just had my attic insulated with R-38 insulation and now I have a mold problem.

Answer: The thicker the insulation, the more water vapor it will retain. An equal amount of ventilation must be installed. The current code based on an attic with R-30 insulation is 9 net free inches of soffit and ridge venting on each side of the roof. To achieve this you will need a 2" continuous strip style soffit vent and a ridge opening of 3/4" continuous ridge cut with a shingle vent II baffled ridge vent . The R-38 insulation may require more venting. Consider making the soffit vent 3" wide and the ridge cuts 1" wide.

Question: Why is there condensation on my windows?

Answer: Warm moist air is condensing on a cold surface. Double hung windows have been around since the 1400's in Europe. They were designed for ventilation. The top sash should be lowered 3" to let warm moist air out, and the bottom sash raised 3" to draw cooler air in. Use this technique year round for fresh air.

Note: Humidity levels should be kept between 35% and 50%

 

If the home you are thinking about purchasing or are currently selling has mold, do not panic!

You can remove unusual mold levels from the home, and bring it back to the original condition. Different types of mold are caused by different kinds or amounts of water activity such as water vapor, plumbing leaks or flooding.

NOTE: Remember, It's not a mold problem, it's a water problem. If there is mold growth in your home, you must clean up the mold and fix the water problem. If you clean the mold, but do not fix the water problem, the mold will grow back. Not only does D&M remove the mold, we can also fix the problems that led to your original mold growth.

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