Winter is right around the corner for us here in South Jersey, and much like any other season in South Jersey, the weather can be pretty unpredictable. Lots of rain, humidity, and potential for snow is likely coming our way. A common question that we’ve been receiving is how to avoid mold on floor joists … Read more
Here at Mastertech, we receive a lot of inquiries about crawl space mold and how to prevent it. Areas like the crawl space can be easily overlooked. It can be as simple as taking a moment to check your foundation walls, or even checking the insulation in your crawl space to ensure that everything is … Read more
What Comes Next? – Prevent Mold From Returning So you’ve just wrapped up your mold remediation and you may be unsure of what to do next. In some cases, the issue may be completely resolved and you’re good to go. However, many homeowners need to do some maintenance on their end to prevent mold from … Read more
Protecting Your Home After Severe Rainfall The past few weeks here in South Jersey have been filled with dreary weather and severe rainfall. This nonstop moisture and rain can create the perfect breeding ground for mold. During these periods of severe rainfall, South Jersey properties have the potential to be vulnerable to water intrusion and … Read more
Is There A “Mold Season?” One question we get a lot here at Mastertech is if there is a specific “mold season.” This is a rather common question among clients who are trying to prevent mold in general. It is a valid question, and it is great that people are trying to be more aware … Read more
Preventing Your Pipes From Freezing Frozen pipes can cause a lot of damage to your home which may require costly repairs. As we know, water expands when it freezes. This means that when the water within your pipes freezes and expands this winter, it can potentially cause a burst pipe to occur. However, there are … Read more
Keep A Mold Free Kitchen This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for family, good food, and fun times. With all this going on, it is imperative you keep your home in the best possible condition. Your kitchen is especially susceptible to mold damage during Thanksgiving. The kitchen is a high traffic area … Read more
Holiday Preparations May Uncover Issues Within Home The holiday season is creeping up on us pretty fast this year. This means holiday preparations are underway. No matter what holiday you celebrate, you may be having company over at your home. This means that your home may be due for a deep clean so you can … Read more
Why Use A Dehumidifier? In order for your home to be thoroughly protected from mold, it is imperative that you are aware of the damage that excess moisture can cause. When a home experiences excessive moisture and humidity, it creates the potential for mold development. Your home will always be vulnerable to moisture, thus is … Read more
Uncommon Areas When Looking For Mold Mold can be found everywhere. Indoors, outdoors, anywhere you can imagine. There are certain areas that are more prone to mold development than others, but mold isn’t picky. This is why it’s important that when you are checking for mold in your home, you check everywhere possible. Especially in … Read more
Maintaining Upkeep After Remediation So you’ve just had your mold remediation completed. This is great news. You can rest easy knowing your home is mold free. Although, you may be wondering, what’s the next step to ensure that the mold doesn’t come back? Well, the answer is rather simple. Upkeep after remediation is extremely important. … Read more
Moldy Building Materials At Hardware Stores? Hardware stores are the place one may go to fix general problems within their home. Anything from paint supplies to lumber, hardware stores have it all. It is important that these hardware stores keep track of the quality of the products they sell. However, this is not always the … Read more
Control Condensation During Cold Season During cold months, condensation control can become a huge problem if not handled properly. Mold & mildew can begin to develop, as well as many other unwelcome home issues. Cold months especially experience a lot of condensation within homes. You are using your heaters inside and there is cold air … Read more
Avoiding Mold After Serious Flooding Serious flood damage and water damage can leave your home with mold issues if not properly remediated. Flooding can be caused by a variety of major water issues. These water issues include natural disasters, severe leaks within the home, and heavy rainfall. This water damage from flooding can leave your … Read more
Schools – Prone To Mold Damage Back to school season is right around the corner. Before schools open their doors for the first day, it is important that they are inspected for any signs of damage and mold. Schools tend to be very vulnerable to water damage caused by roof issues, plumbing problems, leaks, floods, … Read more
Tenant Mold Prevention Education In South Jersey Nobody wants to live in a moldy environment. As a property manager in the South Jersey area, it is your responsibility to ensure that your tenants have a safe, sanitary space to inhabit. However, you can’t control everything that goes on in every part of the building. Educate … Read more
Rain Damage From Summer Storms Summer in South Jersey is known for its tumultuous weather. One minute it’s sunny and 75º, and the next thing you know, we’re getting a tornado warning. South Jersey’s unpredictable summer weather makes it difficult to plan and prepare for what’s coming – because we can never be sure. In … Read more
Kitchens & Humidity Kitchens go hand in hand with warmth and moisture. We all understand that the warmth and moisture a kitchen contains can create an elevated level of kitchen humidity in your South Jersey home. The variety of appliances, cooking, and sink usage make your kitchen a hotspot for humidity. Mold also happens to … Read more
Getting Ready For Summer With The Proper Summer Home Maintenance Summer is approaching very quickly here in South Jersey! There are plenty of great things to look forward to in the summertime. Warm weather, pool parties and barbecues, just to name a few. However, just like every other season, your home needs to be prepared … Read more
Drafty Windows Can Lead To Damage In Your South Jersey Home Windows are a great way to get some fresh air into your home. Nothing is more relaxing than a nice, cool breeze coming in on a calm spring day. However, when you close that window, its job is to keep that breeze – … Read more
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