Mold
St. George Water Damage Under Exterior Windows
During the current blazing heat of St. George, we may not worry about water damage until during summer monsoons when moisture is prevalent under windows in exterior walls. This damage can be visible as wet spots on stucco or other exterior siding that begins at corners or underneath windows. Although these spots appear to dry…
Read MoreMold on Shaded Southern Utah Roof
Areas of your roof in southern Utah may stay protected from the sun and this shaded area can become susceptible to mold. Not only is mold unattractive, it can damage the shingles of your roof and grow into the areas between shingles damaging the structure below. Mold on roofs can be prevented by removing any…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Crawl Space Mold
The crawl space in your southern Utah home is probably somewhere that you don’t venture often enough to notice if there is any mold present. Crawl spaces can be a breeding spot for mold, with moist air becoming trapped in the warm enclosed area. Crawl spaces generally have vents that allow the circulated air into…
Read MoreKitchen Fan Mold in Southern Utah
The fan in your southern Utah kitchen is essential in removing excess moisture from the air when cooking, however improper ventilation can lead to mold. There are two different types of kitchen fans typically found in homes. The basic kitchen exhaust fan circulates the air through a filter and releases it up into the room…
Read MoreMildew Odor in Southern Utah
Temperatures are rising and drying out most areas of southern Utah, however there may be residual odor from mildew that is leaving your home smelly. There are areas of your home that received more than average amounts of moisture this winter and spring, and then were left damp for long periods of time before hot…
Read MoreSt. George Attic Mold
With St. George being such a warm climate, do we need to worry about mold in our attics? The answer is “yes.“ A major cause of attic mold is from bathroom fans that do not properly remove humid air from houses. Now more than ever, with temperatures rising, the warm moist air from a bathroom…
Read MoreCommon Places For Mold In Southern Utah
Mold should be removed immediately from your southern Utah home or business as it can be toxic and have awful effects on living things including causing a variety of respiratory problems. We encourage you to check the following areas on a regular basis: Basements that have been flooded Wallboards around windows that leak Under kitchen…
Read MoreClear Up Moisture Problems
Water in your home or office can come from many sources. Water can enter by leaking or by seeping through basement floors. There are many ways to control moisture in your home. We suggest fixing leaks and seepage. Put a plastic cover over dirt in crawlspaces. Use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens. Turn off…
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