Articles Tagged with ''mold control''

HVAC Contractors Prefer to Tackle Mold Via Partnerships

Contractors prefer to refer clients to remediation experts

April 24, 2017

Mold can be found everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. However, it’s usually not a problem until it begins growing indoors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exposure to mold can cause a number of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. Mold can be a serious issue if left untreated, which is perhaps one of the reasons most HVAC contractors tend to avoid it.

Pure Air Control Services Named to 2016 Gulf Coast 500

In 2016, Pure Air noted that it has been recognized with multiple awards

September 26, 2016

Pure Air Control Services announced it has been named to the 2016 Gulf Coast 500, an annual ranking by the Gulf Coast Business Review of the largest 500 companies located throughout the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Mold accumulated along the floor of this basement before mold remediation specialists addressed the issue.

Contractors Take Steps to Remediate Mold

Identifying, explaining, and remediating bacterial growth is an important task

Nick Kostora

January 18, 2016

With the proper education and tools, mold remediation can be yet another arrow in the quiver of a successful contracting business.

Training Track: Aug. 31, 2015

August 31, 2015

Based on ASHRAE’s Humidity Control Design Guide for Commercial and Institutional Buildings, the course includes an in-depth discussion of moisture load calculations and how humidity control can be added to HVAC designs for seven different types of commercial buildings.

Dealing with Mold and Humidity Threats in Vacation Residences

More savings, less mold leads to a healthier and happier vacation for everyone

Scott Intagliata

August 10, 2015

Left untreated, mold will continue to grow and spread and can damage walls, ceilings, carpeting, and more. Every time the house is closed up and the a/c is turned off, the moisture creeps back in and the mold begins growing again.

Feb. 24, 2015: How to Ensure Air Barriers Prevent Building Mold, Moisture Problems

A Well-Constructed Building with a Good Air Barrier Helps the HVAC System Pressurize the Building

February 24, 2015

After seeing numerous examples of building problems due to air barrier defects, Liberty Building Forensics Group® (LBFG) is warning that air barrier goals set by architects aren’t always achievable by contractors and can even lead to failure.

Online Mold Training Offered for HVAC Contractors, Plumbers, Other Contractors

Trainers Also Available to Travel to Conduct In-Depth Mold Training and Certification Seminar

February 2, 2015

The Environmental Hygienists Association (E.H.A.) announced that it is now providing online certified mold inspector and certified mold remediator training and certification for HVAC contractors, plumbers, and other contractors so that they can effectively find and eliminate toxic mold growth in customers’ homes and workplaces.

Nov. 3, 2014: Proper Use of Negative Air Machines in Mold Remediation Explored by IAQA

White Paper Released to Help Identify Gaps in Current Industry Knowledge and Practice

November 3, 2014

While the mold remediation industry has produced a variety of approaches and voluntary guidelines, no U.S. federal government standards exist to define the processes or procedures needed to control or eliminate indoor fungal growth or fungal hazards.

Are Contractors Taking Mold Seriously Enough?

Survey Says: No

Matt Bishop

August 11, 2014

Even though mold remediation could potentially open a new revenue stream for HVAC contractors, some believe their peers don’t take mold nearly seriously enough.

June 25, 2014: Polar Air Supply, Hussey Copper Introduce New Line of Copper Ducts

Ducts Are Said to Combat Mold and Mildew

June 25, 2014

Hussey Copper has entered into a new partnership with Polar Air Supply LLC, Riviera Beach, Florida, for a new line of copper ducts that will combat odor-causing mold and mildew in HVAC systems.

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