Recent river cresting in New Jersey swiftly left homes and businesses submerged in water. Over the weekend, as I drove around towns such as Little Falls, Wayne, Fairfield and Pompton Lakes I was knocked over after observing the sheer area…
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NJ Flooding 2011
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April Showers Bring May Flowers…and PESTS…and MOLD!
Did you know? Such an innocent rhyme could be misleading in so many ways. Spring is here, and the month of rain has just ceased, so what exactly are we left with? This ageless rhyme wants…
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What is Mold?
Mold… there are so many questions that come to mind when acknowledging this simple and common word, and though the word may seem simple the role of mold is still quite complex. The three most frequently asked questions relating to mold are:…
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The Methods of Mold Testing
Visual Inspection Visual Inspection is the most common form of mold testing. Titanium Laboratories begins each mold inspection with a thorough visual inspection. We look for signs of moisture, water damage, possible leaks, water intrusion; we measure the humidity and the temperature,…
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What’s the Difference Between a Mold Inspection and a Mold Test?
I address this question almost weekly. Inevitably a Realtor or a home owner calls my office. They think there may be some mold in a subject property. Sometimes, they can see it. Sometimes, they think they smell it. I typically…
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Do-It-Yourself Mold Test Kit vs. Certified Mold Inspections
DIY Mold Test Kit vs. a Certified Mold Inspection Is mold causing disruption in your life? Is it making you or your family members sick or just becoming extremely unpleasant to look at? Can it be toxic mold, such as Stachybotrys,…
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Mold That Forms in Pancake Mix Can Cause a Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction
There is slight truth to this claim however it is not entirely correct. As always, we need to take the information we receive through emails with a grain of salt. Snopes provides a full explanation in response to this claim…
Titanium Laboratories Now Offers Moisture Detection Using Thermal Imaging
Titanium Laboratories now offers Moisture Detection utilizing state of the art infra-red technology, with minimal or no dissemblance of your structure and little or no disturbance to your tenants. Our new service allows you to pinpoint moisture in your building…
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