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 […]
Opting-In: Pursuing a “Certificate of Fitness” from the DEQ
What do you do when your blessing turns out to be less of a blessing and more of a difficulty? A loved one has passed away and left you some inheritance. A house that you have fond memories of being in as a child. Summer visits with cookies and lemonade out on the back porch. […]
Water Quality FAQ
The United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world. However, national statistics don’t tell you specifically about the quality and safety of the water coming out of your tap. That’s because drinking water quality varies from place to place, depending on the condition of the source water from which it is […]
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