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Basement efflorescence is often mistaken as mold growth by New Jersey home and business owners. Both efflorescence and mold occurs in damp environments and present similar growth characteristics. While efflorescence is…

Mold Protection for Basement Floor Joists Basements are notorious for their damp, musty atmospheres, as we all know. This has an impact not just on the space’s environment, but also…

Floor Joist Mold In Your South Jersey Basement Or Crawl Space?  Basements and crawl spaces are notorious for being damp and musty environments. This has an impact not only on…

Could Ants In Your Home Be A Sign Of Water Intrusion & Mold? As homeowners, we sometimes have to deal with pests such as ants entering our homes. We often…

Spring Rainfall Can Lead To Home Storm Damage We’ve all heard the old saying – “April showers bring May flowers.” Having experienced quite a few springtime storms here in South…

Prevent Attic Mold In South Jersey  For most of us South Jersey homeowners, we tend to think of our attics as that dusty, dark place we use for storage and…

Spring is just around the corner for us here in South Jersey. That means warmer weather, daylight savings, and plenty of time outdoors. Many South Jerseyans participate in spring cleaning,…

Dealing With Bathroom Mold Prevention There are certain areas of the home that are more susceptible to excess moisture damage and mold growth than others. Bathrooms are one of those…

We get a lot of questions from property owners in South Jersey about how to spot mold. Many people who are concerned about mold may not even know where to…

Protect Your Basement or Crawl Space Floor Joists From Mold  We all know that basements and crawl spaces can be known for their dank, musty environments. This not only affects…

Myths About Mold Are Everywhere  Much like many other things on the internet, it is easy to come across a large amount of mold misinformation online. It doesn’t take much…

Winter Can Bring Unexpected Roof Damage Here in South Jersey, winter often comes with unpredictable weather patterns. One day it’s 55º and sunny, the next there could be a snow…

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,…

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…

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…

Found moldy furniture in your South Jersey home? Not quite sure how things got so moldy? Let’s take a closer look at mold in general — what causes it, how…

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…

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…

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…

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…