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Mold-Busters 
Mold Busters
Industry Environmental Industry Founded Ottawa (2005) Headquarters Ottawa, Canada Number of locations Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Peterborough, Ontario Services Mold inspection, air quality testing, infrared inspection Website www.bustmold.com Based in Ottawa, Canada, Mold Busters specializes in mold inspections, removal and remediation. The company was founded in 2005 with a mission to spread public awereness about mold and indoor air quality.
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History
Mold Busters was founded in 2005. It is a Canadian-owned mold remediation company comprising certified mold inspectors who have years of experience dealing with mold.
Since the beginning, the Mold Busters goal has been to educate people about the dangers of mold and the importance of good air quality. Collaborating with partners throughout North America, Mold Busters has striven to offer the broadest possible range of mold-related services so that clients can make important and informed health-related decisions.
A few of the company's associates include the National Association of Mold Professionals, IMS Laboratory, Palmer Wahl, Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification and EZ Breathe.
Community
Mold Busters inspectors are very active in their communities, organizing presentations and seminars in front of home inspectors, real estate agents, and mortage brokers in order to educate them about mold and indoor air quality.
As part of its attempt to reach a larger public, Mold Busters has also recently started using social media to reach thousands of people and inform them about the effects of mold.
Over the years, Mold Busters inspectors have discovered that the majority of people have misconceptions about mold. In order to clarify these misconceptions and to shed light on the truth about mold, Mold Busters has set up sucessful Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts that have been gaining popularity rapidly. Part of their online campaign is the Mold Fact of the Day, as well as a forum where people can interact with inspectors and ask them questions about their mold issues.
About mold
Mold is a universal problem that affects the majority of the world's population in one way or another. The reason why mold is such a big problem is that it can grow wherever there is moisture. Moreover, it can lead to costly structural damage to buildings and severe health problems in humans.
If ignored, a mold problem can spread quickly and cause devastating and irreparable damage to a home, office or other structure. More importantly, long-term exposure to mold can lead to health conditions such as respiratory illness, allergic reactions, mental confusion, nausea, and chronic fatigue.
As more and more people realize that air quality has a direct effect on health, mold has been getting a lot of media coverage with TV shows like Holmes on Homes exposing the ugly truth behind mold. The Health Canada website also contains an extensive resource for anything relating to mold and air quality, including the latest news, developments, facts and guidelines.
Services
Mold Busters comprehensive mold-related services include air quality testing, asbestos testing, thermal imaging inspections, visual inspections, mold remediation and disinfection services.
Below are the services presented by Mold Busters:
Mold inspection
A visual mold inspection allows inspectors to visit a property and assess a problem in person. It allows them to evaluate the extent of the damage and to identify possible sources of excess moisture.
Generally, a visual inspection is necessary before any kind of quote or recommendation can be made, During the visual inspection, the inspector may also take an air quality test or an infrared camera reading if requested to do so by the client.
Air quality testing
Air quality testing is the most accurate and effective way of determining if the air you are breathing is safe and free of biological or chemical pollutants. If you suspect that your home or office may be contaminated by mold, find a professional mold remediation company and schedule an air quality test immediately. If ignored, mold problems only get worse with time because mold spores are tiny and spread quickly.
Typically, a mold technician will come to your home and take an air sample from the room(s) in question. The sample will be sent to an accredited lab where it will be analyzed and the results forwared to you.
The results from the air quality test will reveal whether or not you have mold in your space and if so, in what concentrations. It will also identify the exact type(s) of mold spores present.
Infrared inspection
During the visual inspection, inspectors may be asked to perform an infrared camera inspection, also referred to as a thermal imaging inspection. In this case, they must use an infrared camera to examine both hte internal and external structure of a building. They may also check behind walls and hard-to-reach spaces such as attics and crawlspaces.
Infrared images allow inspectors to detect any faulty construction, problems with ventilation, leaks, water intrusion and so on. Thermal imaging cameras can also be used to detect condensation, moisture and ventilation problems within buildings.
Differences in temperature that are to drastic are good indicators of problematic insulation, moisture penetration and air leakage.
As such, thermal imaging inspections are a cost-effective and non-intrusive way of discovering mold and water damage.
Mold remediation
Once the presence of mold is confirmed by either a surface test or an air quality test, a mold remediation should follow. A mold remediation includes the elimination of all mold from a property and the proper disposal of any mold-contaminated materials.
Social networks
External links
- Mold Busters Official Website
- National Association of Mold Professionals
- IMS Laboratory
- Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
- EZ Breathe
- Health Canada
- Holmes on Homes
Video clips
References
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