IndoorDoctor on Indoor Air Quality
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Insulation Behind Water Damage Walls Will Not Dry Out
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Insulation is like a sponge and once it gets wet it will take a really long time to fully dry. The wet insulation will cause mold and foul...
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Rubber Baseboards Trap Excess Moisture Causing Black Mold
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Rubber baseboards will cause the lower wall to retain excess moisture after a water damage incident or even with routine carpet or hard fl...
Uncapped Sump Pit Will Increase Radon Levels
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Open sump pits and other holes in the foundation can increase overall radon levels, especially in the winter when the surrounding ground i...
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Broken Fiberglass Insulation Can Enter Through Loose Recess Lighting
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Fiberglass insulation from the attic, air ducts, and above the ceiling can break apart and enter the airspace through cracks and ...
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Air Movers Ineffective At Drying Wet Carpeting
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Air movers, fans and other drying techniques are generally not effective in drying carpeting. Biological growth will occur within 72 hours...
Ice Dams Lead To Mold
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Ice dams occur due to many variables to include roof pitch, insulating properties and the amount of freezing and melting on the r...
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