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MoldBest Practices for Mold Prevention in Your HVAC SystemA properly sized, well-maintained HVAC system is one of the best tools for mold prevention because it removes humidity every time it cools. Keep…
MoldBuilding Science Best Practices for Mold PreventionMold prevention comes down to moisture control. Keep indoor relative humidity below 60% (ideally 30-50%), fix leaks and drainage problems quickly, and build and…
Case StudyU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Case Study: Pure Maintenance Dry-Fog ProcessA U.S. Army ERDC study tested Pure Maintenance's two-step dry-fog process in two vacant Fort Campbell buildings and found large, immediate drops in airborne…
Pure MaintenancePure Maintenance Dry Fogging: How It Works and When It’s UsedPure Maintenance dry fogging is a two-step treatment: a peracetic-acid-based dry fog, then a surface treatment. It's used after water damage restoration and for…- MoldMold Testing: What Each Method Can and Can’t Tell YouNo single mold test gives a complete picture of your home. Air samples, tape lifts and swabs, dust-based DNA tests like ERMI and HERTSMI,…
MoldWhy a “Remediated” Home Can Still Have Mold ProblemsA home can pass a remediation clearance test and still have mold problems if the moisture source wasn't fixed, humidity stays high, or spores…
Remediation & RestorationWhat Is the IICRC S520, and How It Fits With Texas Mold RulesThe IICRC S520 is a voluntary industry standard of care for professional mold remediation. In Texas, the legal requirements come from TDLR and its…
MoldLyme Disease, Mold and Your Home: Questions Our Customers AskSome customers managing Lyme disease ask whether moisture or mold in their home is worth looking into. We're not medical providers, so health questions…
Health & SafetyCIRS and Your Home’s Air: What We Hear From CustomersSome customers managing CIRS ask how their home fits in. We're not medical providers, so health questions belong with your doctor. We can help…
Air ConditioningWhat Is a Zoned HVAC System? A Guide for Central Texas HomesA zoned HVAC system divides your home into areas that each have their own thermostat, using motorized dampers in the ductwork so one system…
Insulation & EnvelopeWhy Insulation Is Key to a Cleaner, Drier Home in Central TexasGood insulation does more than save energy. By keeping indoor temperatures and surfaces steady, it helps prevent the condensation that feeds mold, and with…
MoldMold Sensitivity vs. Mold Allergy: What It Means for Your HomePeople use "mold allergy" and "mold sensitivity" for different kinds of reactions they connect with mold: some quick, like sneezing, others slower and vaguer,…
