Radon Mitigation System Compliance
At Safe Home Environmental, we provide comprehensive services to ensure your new home is safe and ready for you and your family. We’re excited to introduce our latest offering: Radon Mitigation System Compliance Inspections. This service is specifically designed for clients who purchased a home with an existing radon mitigation system. While these systems are […]
How do I know which mold test is best?
How do I know which mold test is best? Here’s a detailed breakdown of three common mold testing methods: direct swab sampling, air sampling, and Environmental Relative Moldiness Index (ERMI) sampling. Each method has its unique strengths, limitations, and ideal applications. Direct Swab Sampling Description: In direct swab sampling, a sterile swab or tape is […]
Radon Mitigation – Cost of Ownership (Part 4)
Radon Mitigation Cost of Ownership (Part 4) Welcome to Part 4 in this series on radon mitigation – cost of ownership. If you missed Part 1, Part 2, or Part 3 you can click the link to catch up. In part 4 of this series, we will look at the maintenance and monitoring after an optimized […]
Radon Mitigation – Cost of Ownership (Part 3)
Radon Mitigation Cost of Ownership (Part 3) Welcome to Part 3 in this series on radon mitigation – cost of ownership. If you missed Part 1 or Part 2 you can click the link to catch up. In part 3 of this series, we will look at the costs involved in installing either a sub-membrane […]
Radon Mitigation – Cost of Ownership (Part 2)
Radon Mitigation Cost of Ownership (Part 2) Welcome to Part 2 in our blog series about Radon Mitigation systems. If you missed Part 1 where we covered radon, the invisible invader, and the history of radon awareness in MT. In part 2 of this series, we will look at the importance of radon mitigation systems […]
Radon Mitigation – Cost of Ownership (Part 1)
Radon Mitigation Cost of Ownership Invisible and silent, radon gas poses a significant threat to the air quality within homes, and consequently, the health of its occupants. Recognizing the dangers of radon, many homeowners turn to radon mitigation systems as a proactive measure to reduce its presence. While the initial investment in a radon mitigation […]
Mold Testing: Modern Strategies (Part 3)
Part 3: Choosing the Right Mold Sampling Method – A Decision Tree When it comes to choosing the right mold sampling method, it’s crucial to consider various factors, including the purpose of the assessment, budget, and the specific concerns of the environment. To help you make an informed decision, here’s a decision tree for selecting […]
Mold Testing: Modern Strategies (Part 2)
Part 2: Advanced Mold Sampling Methods – ERMI and HERTSMI-2 Testing In the previous blog post, we discussed direct sampling and air sampling methods for assessing mold in indoor environments. In this second part, we will explore two advanced mold sampling methods: ERMI (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index) and HERTSMI-2 (Health Effects Roster for Stachybotrys Mycotoxins). […]
Mold Testing: Modern Strategies (Part 1)
The modern home inspection includes a host of additional testing services including mold, meth, radon, water quality, and more. And, as the leading home inspection company in Montana, we strive to provide modern testing strategies to our clients. In our previous blog post about mold, we discussed the methods that have been used for a […]
Reading the Mold Lab Report
Reading Your Mold Lab Report Welcome back to our blog series! If you’ve been following along, you’ve read about “Mold & Real Estate Transactions & Mold, Moisture, and Your Home.” Now, let’s dive into the next step: understanding lab reports. Don’t worry, it might seem a bit overwhelming at first, but with a few tips, […]
Mold & Real Estate Transactions
What are the testing options available to anyone concerned about mold during a real estate transaction? Mold is a real concern for all of us. Whether you rent or own, mold can affect your health, the structural integrity of the building materials, and more. In our last post, Mold, Moisture, and Your Home, we discussed […]
Tracking Radon After Mitigation
Radon testing services are common components of a modern real estate transaction. Due to the time sensitive nature of home buying, radon testing is often performed in 48 hour intervals in an attempt to gather a representative sample as well as conform with the needs of clients and agents alike. Results of radon testing often […]
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