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Wood Stove, Pellet Stove and Space Heater Safety for Fort Collins Homes This Heating Season
To use a wood stove, pellet stove or space heater safely, keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away, have your chimney and venting inspected every year, store cooled ashes in a covered metal container outside, and plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Turn heaters off when you leave the room…
Read MoreWhat Happens During Professional Mold Remediation?
Professional mold remediation follows a set process: inspect and find the moisture source, set up containment, run HEPA air filtration, remove contaminated porous materials, clean the remaining surfaces, dry the structure, and confirm the work is complete. The IICRC S520 standard lays out these steps so mold is removed and the moisture problem is fixed.…
Read MoreHow Quickly Can Mold Grow After Water Damage?
Mold can begin to grow within 24 to 48 hours after water damage, according to the EPA. That clock starts the moment water soaks into drywall, carpet pad, wood framing or insulation. The fastest way to stop it is to find the moisture source, remove standing water, and dry the hidden layers completely within that…
Read MoreCommon Places Mold Hides After a Leak or Water Loss
After a leak, mold most often hides in places you cannot see: behind drywall, under carpet pad and vinyl flooring, inside cabinets, in wall cavities below windows, under subfloors, in attic insulation and around HVAC equipment. Water follows gravity and travels along framing, so hidden growth is often several feet from the original leak. Maybe…
Read MoreWhat Happens During Professional Mold Remediation?
Professional mold remediation follows a set process: find and fix the moisture source, contain the affected area, filter the air with HEPA equipment, remove contaminated porous materials, clean remaining surfaces, dry the structure and confirm the area is clear. The IICRC S520 standard lays out these steps so the mold is removed, not just covered…
Read MoreHow Quickly Can Mold Grow After Water Damage?
Mold can start growing within 24 to 48 hours after water damage, according to the EPA. That clock starts when materials like drywall, carpet pad, wood framing and insulation get wet and stay wet. The best way to stop it is to find the water source, remove standing water and dry everything thoroughly within that…
Read MoreHalloween Fire Safety Tips for South Denver Families
The simplest Halloween fire safety plan is to use flameless candles in jack-o-lanterns, keep dried cornstalks, hay and paper decorations away from heat and lights, choose costumes labeled flame resistant, keep every exit clear of decorations and check outdoor cords before plugging them in. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration both recommend these basic steps.…
Read MoreCommon Places Mold Hides After a Leak or Water Loss
After a leak, mold most often hides where water collects and air doesn’t reach: under carpet pad, behind baseboards and drywall, inside wall cavities, beneath sinks and cabinets, under flooring, in attic insulation and around HVAC equipment. These spots stay damp long after the room looks dry, which gives mold time to grow unseen. A…
Read MoreWhat Happens During Professional Mold Remediation?
Professional mold remediation follows a set process: find and fix the moisture source, contain the affected area, filter the air with HEPA equipment, remove contaminated porous materials, clean remaining surfaces, dry the structure, and confirm the area is clear. The IICRC S520 standard lays out these steps so the mold doesn’t spread or come back.…
Read MoreHow Quickly Can Mold Grow After Water Damage?
Mold can start growing within 24 to 48 hours after water damage, according to the EPA. That window is short, so the first two days after a leak matter most. If wet drywall, carpet pad, or wood framing stays damp past that point, mold has what it needs to take hold and spread inside your…
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