Rainy Weather and Foundations
Are you concerned about your home's foundation and exterior water intrusion issues? If so, a day like today is the perfect opportunity to check up on a few things. In order to prevent exterior water intrusion, I advise my clients to first take a look at the roof/gutter system to make sure it is properly diverting water away from the home. One of the most common causes of exterior water intrusion is a damaged gutter system and gutter down spouts that divert water directly i
Mold on Furniture
When relative humidity levels exceed 60 percent in your home, it can create conditions conducive to microbial growth. Why? You can't eradicate mold completely, there will always be some spore activity in the indoor air environment. These spores settle on the surfaces of your contents, many of which are organic, providing the food source for mold growth. The only element needed for growth is moisture. Contents absorb moisture from the air allowing mold growth to occur. I
Knoxville Mold Inspector
Are you having trouble deciding where to start with a suspected mold issue? If you are like many who are experiencing water and mold issues, the choices and information can be overwhelming. It seems like everyone has an opinion on where to start, who to you use, and how to address it. The fact is, mold is not regulated in Tennessee. This means good news for companies looking to profit off of your lack of education and bad news for your pocket. Because mold is not regulat
HVAC and Mold
Twofold Mold Inspections has a camera that is designed to investigate the interior of your duct work and the return plenum/box to inspect for mold and bacterial growth. Inspecting the HVAC system for mold is very important to better understand the indoor air quality of the home. Mold is not always visible when present and may be more of an issue than you know. If there are any visible signs of growth or damages, Twofold Mold can investigate further to determine what types