Do Mildew Odors Mean I Have Mold? When mildew odors or “musty” type odors are detected, some type of mold or other fungus is typically actively growing within a building.  When mold is in a “growth cycle” many types of molds emit microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC’s). It is these types of compounds (gases) which…

Musty odors in residential structures typically indicate mold growth, but not always. Generally, when people detect “musty” odors they are smelling microbial volatile organic compounds otherwise known as MVOC’s. When mold is in a “growth cycle” many species of mold emit  MVOC’s, this is typically what is detected in the structure. Normally, excessive: moisture, humidity or water…

How To Know If You Have House Mold The first step is to perform a competent house mold assessment: Determining IF you have house mold is the first step; and if there is a problem, what is the extent of it. This may sound easier than it actually is because:

  I had mold on the upstairs bedroom ceiling and thought that I needed a new roof. After Tom’s inspection, it turned out that I only needed

How To Know If You Have House Mold The first step is to perform a competent house mold assessment: Determining IF you have house mold is the first step; and if there is a problem, what is the extent of it. This may sound easier than it actually is because:

Professional Mold Testing Tom Talen from Violet Frog, recently received a much appreciated recommendation from Anthony DeRosa from EMSL.  EMSL is a laboratory that provides testing for air and surface dust samples for microbial detection.  They are a company that has offices nationally.

  Violet Frog (formerly DBA: Tom The Mold Guy) does a great job, and I definitely recommend them.  I am a Realtor, and recently I had a situation with a rental property where a mold test was needed quickly. Tom was able to work this appointment into his schedule, and come out to do the…

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Under certain circumstances our environments can have a negative impact on our health so let’s look at ways to insure your house is a healthy place to live.  Because significant numbers of people suffer from adverse health issues related to their homes and offices, medical and environmental professionals have specific terms for these situations. You…

There are a number of different aspects that are important to understand about mold, and how mold grows in indoor environments. Understanding the characteristics about mold will help you develop a effective strategy to combat it Mold spores are too small to be seen by the naked eye. Only when mold grows in significant quantities…

A home owner in Roswell Georgia told me that she recently had black mold removal work performed in her basement. The owner was concerned about her health. She wondered if her health conditions might be related to toxic black mold exposure. Her question was: “Can black mold in my house still be making me sick?”

Under certain circumstances our environments can have a negative impact on our health so let’s look at ways to insure your house is a healthy place to live.  Because significant numbers of people suffer from adverse health issues related to their homes and offices, medical and environmental professionals have specific terms for these situations. You…

Just Say No to Bad Odors Bad odors and musty odors raise a red flag no matter what.  Masking them with other chemical or air fresheners will not eliminate the main problem especially is it is mold related.  See a customer’s comments below on how Violet Frog was there to help. I kept smelling a…

Under certain circumstances our environments can have a negative impact on our health so let’s look at ways to insure your house is a healthy place to live.  Because significant numbers of people suffer from adverse health issues related to their homes and offices, medical and environmental professionals have specific terms for these situations. You…

Under certain circumstances our environments can have a negative impact on our health so let’s look at ways to insure your house is a healthy place to live.  Because significant numbers of people suffer from adverse health issues related to their homes and offices, medical and environmental professionals have specific terms for these situations. You…

How To Know If You Have House Mold The first step is to perform a competent house mold assessment: Determining IF you have house mold is the first step; and if there is a problem, what is the extent of it. This may sound easier than it actually is because:

List of Every Certified Mold Remediation Specialist Servicing Alpharetta and Roswell If you are considering a contractor, and they are not certified, then you should choose someone else! Ryan Showers Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. Roswell, GA 30075 404-304-5814 CRMR Thomas Talen Violet Frog Roswell, GA 30076 678-671-6648 CMRS Dallas Gamble US Inspect Roswell GA 30076…

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All buildings, either residential or commercial have mold spores present. Mother Nature sees to that. Mold enters buildings in a number of ways – each time a door or window is opened, carried in on shoes, clothing and deliveries. When we understand that all buildings contain some level of mold that is the first step…