Thomas Duff 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
Can General Contractors Handle Mold Issues? Here at Mastertech, we receive a lot of calls from property owners who, while doing home renovations, report that their general contractors have found mold. These calls usually include the client reporting that their contractor has taken care of the mold issue, but they need us to come and … Read more
Is There Hidden Mold Damage In My Home? Mold is an opportunistic organism. If the conditions are ideal, mold can grow practically anywhere in as quickly as 24 to 48 hours. Hidden mold damage can cause a huge problem for your home because it goes unnoticed, continuing to grow. Depending on how long the hidden … Read more
When you have visible mold in your home, you obviously want to find the source of the problem. A professional mold test will give you a snapshot of the number of mold particles in a certain area at a certain time. Hiring an expert at collecting and analyzing mold samples will always lead to the … Read more
Dealing With Toxic Mold In Your South Jersey Home Mold plays a vital role in our ecosystem. It is everywhere, indoors and out. This is unavoidable. However, normal levels of mold are completely harmless. Mold can become an issue when it begins to grow at an elevated rate inside your home. Mold spores perpetually come … Read more
Common Winter Attic Issues The weather in 2020 is off to a mild start. While it hasn’t been overly cold just yet, we had best not underestimate. We should continue to expect that the extreme cold is on its way. Enjoy the mild temperatures while you can. We all know that in South Jersey, you … Read more
New Decade, New You: Get Started On Home Maintenance The new decade has crept up on us extremely quickly. It’s finally setting in that an era has ended. While every New Year has its resolutions, 2020 feels much more symbolic. A fresh start. Therefore, New Year’s home maintenance should be bumped to the top of … Read more
In Cherry Hill, it’s not uncommon to find mold in homes and businesses. How home and business owners deal with the mold will set the stage for future mold problems and the cost of repairs. Though many property owners will turn to a professional mold remediation company to remove the mold and repair the damage, … Read more
Property Protection During The Winter While this winter thus far has been rather mild here in South Jersey, we all know how harsher weather conditions can creep up on us. One day it’s 50º out and the next it’s snowing and 20º. Most of us aren’t ready for those harsh conditions, but your property should … Read more
Holiday Festivities (And Allergies) Are In Full Swing The holidays are a time to spend time with family and have fun. However, some people experience holiday allergies during this time of year. This puts a huge damper on their holiday cheer. Seasonal greenery, mold and mildew, food, or even your extended family’s pets may be … 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
There are over 60,000 species of mold naturally occurring both indoor and outdoor in our environment. Some of the more common indoor molds include Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria, and Aspergillus. While we don’t expect homeowners in Cherry Hill to know the types of indoor mold, we do want to help make them aware of what mold … 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
When checking for mold in your home or business property in Cherry Hill, it is important to know what you are looking for. Knowing the common signs of indoor mold can help you catch it sooner before it becomes a bigger problem. From obvious to subtle, mold growth tends to leave traces of its presence. … 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
Misinformation When Searching Online About Mold Mold misinformation can be detrimental when trying to figure out how to deal with an issue within your home. The first thing someone does when they realize there is a problem in their home is an internet search. What should I do about mold? How do I get rid … 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
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