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Why is a Shower Essential to Asbestos Abatement? 

Earlier this week,a news article reported that a woman died from mesothelioma after years of washing her husband and son’s overall’s which were contaminated with asbestos dust. When they came home from work, they brought the asbestos fibres with them and when she washed the clothes, she breathed in the fibres and eventually died from mesothelioma.

This is a sad story, but this is a reality that many workers and their families are dealing with throughout the world where asbestos is used on a daily basis. In fact, the WHO estimates that more than 100,000 workers will die of asbestos related diseases each year. The tragic part of this reality is the fact that these workers will most likely contaminate their homes with the asbestos dust, which in turn, will negatively impact the health of their families. Asbestos is scary because of the simple fact that it causes death and should be completely banned throughout the world!

The key to ensuring long term health if asbestos is found in a home or building is to ensure that professionals are hired to remove the asbestos. The term used is “asbestos abatement“, which simply means the process of removing or containing the asbestos so that the asbestos fibres can not become airborne.

The process of removing asbestos is exactly the same as mold removal with the exception that a shower must be set up to prevent workers from taking asbestos fibres home with them.

The first step is to take samples, which should be done by a professional who sends the samples to a lab for testing. Once it is confirmed that asbestos is present, then the abatement process can begin.

The top priority of an asbestos abatement professional is to prevent asbestos fibres from traveling freely in the air. For this reason, the next step after asbestos is confirmed is to set up a proper containment so that the fibres that do become airborne are not allowed to travel outside of the contained area. Once the containment is set up with negative air pressure, the process of removing the asbestos can begin. All contaminated materials must be disposed according to industry and geological standards and regulations.

Once all asbestos materials are removed, the air quality should be tested by a Third Party environmental consultant before any reconstruction begins.

To learn more about asbestos, check out these links.

What Percentage of Lung Cancers are Caused by Asbestos?

Saskatchewan, First Canadian Province, to Create Asbestos Registry

Canadian Asbestos Regulations

How Many People Die From Asbestos Each Year?

10 Interesting Facts About Asbestos in the USA [Infographic]

Renovating? Read This Message From Our President!

10 Interesting Historical Facts About Asbestos [Infographic]

ADAO – Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization

BanAsbestos.us

The Asbestos Epidemic in America

WHO | Asbestos: elimination of asbestos-related diseases

The Jig Is Up For The Asbestos Industry!

Canada’s Asbestos Industry Could End!

Elliot Lake, Ontario Residents Exposed to Asbestos Dust

Should I Be Concerned About Asbestos?

The Politics of Asbestos: Canada’s Ugly Secret

Quebec Pumps $58 Million into Certain Death

Why is Asbestos so Scary?

Got Asbestos?

Asbestos Removal and Abatement

Asbestos Is The “Ideal Carcinogen”

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Why Is My Newly Built Home Getting Mold?

Just because a home is new, does not mean it is mold free!

You have mold in your home because there is excess moisture, required by mold to grow. The question, of course, is why does my brand new home have excessive moisture?

When was your home built?

Was it built during a rainy season?

Did the builder dry the house properly?

Did the home builder control the humidity before putting in the insulation and installing the vapor barrier?

In order to prevent mold growth it is crucial to ensure humidity levels are only 30 to 40% before the insulation and vapor barriers go up. If this is not done, then the moisture and humidity are trapped inside the home, creating a situaion ripe for future mold growth.

A key component of mold growth is food. Mold will not grow without proper food to feed on. In the past, homes were built primarily with plywood and timber which are not as porous, making it harder for mold to get into the surface. Today, new builders use more oriented strand board (OSB) and particle board. OSB and particle board are more porous and act like a sponge to moisture and allow mold spores to penetrate easily. When condensation forms on OSB it turns to mold very quickly.

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 Why Dry Ice Blast Mold?

The key ingredient required to dry ice blast is dry ice pellets which are created by taking liquid carbon dioxide from a pressurized storage tank and expanding it at ambient pressure to produce snow which is compressed to make hard pellets. Dry Ice Blasting is a process in which a blasting gun fires dry ice particles, about the size of rice, at extremely high speeds to impact and clean the surface. The particles are accelerated by compressed air. When the dry ice hits the surface, it goes from a solid state to a gas state without passing through a liquid phase and cleans the surface. Dry ice blast cleaning is a favored method of cleaning mold because it is so effective and efficient.

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Flood Alert: Key Action Steps & Information

Water is probably the single most destructive force to a house. Left unchecked, it can lead to rot, dry rot, mold and termite infestations. Water can cause roofs to collapse, foundations to buckle and all manner of expensive repairs.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation website offers great advice on what to do after a flood.

One of the key points CMHC emphasises is the following:

"Immediate action is important. Your house and furnishings are less likely to grow mold if they are dried within 48 hours."

Mold is one of the problems caused by flooding because water is one of the key ingredients mold needs to grow. Other key ingredients for mold growth are the right temperature of 5 degrees to 38 degrees and of course food, such as paper, wood, drywall, wallpaper, carpet, ceiling tiles, dust, and dirt.

Your goal as a home owner is to prevent the onset of mold. To accomplish this objective, here are some key steps CMHC and Got Mold? recommends:

SAFETY

Put your own safety first. Avoid electrical shock. Keep extension cords out of the water. Shut the power off to the flooded area at the breaker box. Ask your electrical utility for help if needed.

RECORD

Record details of damage, with photos or video if possible.

CLEAN UP

Clean up the area. We recommend that you call a professional Disaster Recovery Service like Got Mold? because we have the protective gear and equipment to clean up the area properly. The key to preventing excessive mold growth is to remove all the water and begin drying out the area using air movers and dehumidifiers. Most importantly, all contaminated material must be either disinfected or removed permanently. If you begin the clean up process yourself, we strongly advise the use of rubber gloves, boots, protective clothing, and a respirator.

INSURANCE

Call your insurance provider immediately. Keep in mind, as the home owner, you have the right to choose the Disaster Recovery Service company you want to work with. Got Mold? is here to help, one of the core services we offer is Flood Response & Restoration. In 2011, we published a 3 part series on what to do in case of a flood:

Know What To Do In Case Of a Flood? Part 1

Know What To Do In Case Of a Flood? Part 2

Know What To Do In Case Of a Flood? Part 3

Here are some other useful links you should review:

Why is Mold a Growing Concern?

Mold Emerges As Problem From Flooding

Determining Water Hazards by Category

What’s In Your Flood Water?

The Longer You Wait…The Worse It Gets!

Do You Know Where Your Water Main Valve Is Located?

Flooded…But Denied Insurance? Don’t Lose Hope!

Why Do We Need Sump Pumps?

Mold, Not Just a Health Problem, But a Structural One Too!

Sewer Backups Part 1: Causes and Prevention

Sewer Backups Part 2: Action Steps

Guidelines For Private Provincial Disaster Assistance Program Claims

CMHC offers a free 38 page publication, "Cleaning Up Your House After a Flood" that you may want to download for more information

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Brittany Murphy’s Mom — The HOUSE Killed My Daughter

According to Brittany Murphy’s mom, the pneumonia that Brittany and her husband died from was a direct result from being exposed to toxic mold in their home. According to the CDC a condition known as “hypersensitivity pneumonitis” can occur if a person is constantly exposed to mold. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis causes permanent lung damage and scarring and will eventually lead to bacterial pneumonia.

To learn more about the link between mold and how it affects the body, watch the short video below.

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Ten Health Risks of Mold Health

Risks from mold increase in areas where the relative humidity is above 55%, primarily because higher humidity means higher moisture and mold thrives in this climate. According to microbiologists, Aspergillus is the the most toxic mold. Another toxic mold, Stachybotrys Chartarum, “Black Mold”, has received more press coverage and is a greenish-black fungi that grows on high-cellulose material such as straw, hay, wet leaves, dry wall, carpet, wall paper, fiber-board, ceiling tiles, thermal insulation, etc. Mold is toxic and can cause the following ten health conditions:

1. Pulmonary hemorrhage or pulmonary hemosiderosis (primarily in infants)

2. Nose bleeds

3. Immune system suppression (resulting in increasing numbers of infections)

4. Hair loss

5. Dermatitis

6. Chronic fatigue

7. Psychological depression

8.Diarrhea

9. Sore throats

10. Headaches and other flu-like symptoms

The only method to determine the type of mold present is by sample analysis by an accredited laboratory. If you suspect that you have toxic mold in your home or business, great care must be taken to remove and dispose of the toxic material. Contact a Professional REGINA Mold Remediator for an independent assessment and remediation plan asap!

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WINMAR

Was our first Trusted business to go live and has a listing in the Contractor and Renovations category in Regina..lets tell you a little bit about why they deserve a place with us.

Contractors has to be in the top 3 top of 'horror stories ' categories and Winmar Regina headed up by the fantastic Anna Tzortzis , who funny enough is the Sister of Selina Baldwin who is owner of Winmar Saskatoon, specializes in dealing with the true EMERGENCY situations that all of us hope we never have to go through......

•24 hour / 365 days a year

•Water / Sewage Extraction

• Structural Drying and Preservation

• Contents Cleaning

• Mould Remediation

• Odor Control

• Board up and Containment

• Fire Clean-up

• Humidity & Indoor climate control

• Document and Media Recovery

• Restoration of Essential Services

• Inventory and Content Control

• Temporary Warehousing

• Bio-hazardous Materials Clean-up

PLUS General Construction ..to put EVERTHING back together again. Anna and her dedicated team were working around the clock to help the unfortunate victims of the extensive flooding this year South of Regina, and they helped many , many Saskatchewan families in their hour of need. We think the list covers it all....but if it doesn't mention what you are looking for, stil call Winmar because they will answer no matter what time of the day or night ..and they will be there to HELP YOU when you need it the most..they are committed to working in your best interests and the positive comments and testimonials from their clients during our survey and on their listing on the DIRECTORY speak volumes.... call WINMAR FIRST...DON'T WAIT FOR YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY TO CHOOSE FOR YOU!!