Cold Climate Mold Growth In Colorado: What You Need To Know
We hear it often: “It is so dry here, why do we have so many mold problems?” This article will explain to you in detail all of the typical places and causes of fungal colonization in buildings. The following information is applicable to cold climates so let’s begin with some general knowledge of how moisture […]
Lead Hazards, a Primer for Colorado Home Owners
The purpose of this article is to give homeowners sound and usable information regarding the real hazards of lead and lead paint exposure. Lead paint is defined as any surface coating that contains lead in amounts equal to or greater than 1.0 milligrams per square centimeter or 0.5% by weight (which is the same as […]
Plateau Recommends Terminating Occupancy Due to Mold Violations: In The News
the WATCH After Multiple Warnings Mountain Village Closes Telluride Apartments 06/10/10 | By bluetent | Mold and Other Violations Remained Unfixed MOUNTAIN VILLAGE – Most of the families living in the privately owned Telluride Apartments in Mountain Village have vacated the complex after an industrial hygienist recently determined that living conditions there were unsafe. “These […]
Buying a Home: What You Need to Know
Buying a home in Colorado? What you need to know regarding the asbestos regulations in Colorado. Before you renovate or demolish a home in Colorado it must be inspected by a State Certified Asbestos Building Inspector according to Colorado Reg.8, Part B. This applies to every home, building, shed or other structure, no matter what […]
Asbestos Inspection: What You Need to Know
So you need an asbestos inspection? It probably came as a surprise to you when you visited the local building department or maybe you heard through the grapevine of contractors. After reading this article you will hopefully understand why you need an asbestos inspection and how to get an inspection done properly. The process by […]
Mold Remediation Techniques: What You Need to Know
To understand the techniques or even the reasons for remediation of fungal contamination in buildings, we need to answer the question; Why? By now many of us know the answer. Health science has shown a link between exposure to fungal propagules and illness. The linkage goes back hundreds of years but it has not been […]
Mesothelioma & Asbestos News
The latest news on the asbestos epidemic! Asbestos.com is a great resource for those interested in keeping up with the latest advances for mesothelioma treatments to asbestos legal cases. Alpine Asbestos Inspectors maintains documents from asbestos spills and potential exposures from the area we serve. Should you have any questions regarding a building in town or […]