Category Archives: Mold

Mold-Prevention Tips For Triangle-Area Homeowners

Residents of the Triangle area are no strangers to humidity or the mold growth that can occur when excessive moisture and high humidity is present. Fortunately, with these mold-prevention tips

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Insulation: The No. 1 Priority In Your Crawlspace To Avoid Energy Losses

Inefficient crawlspace insulation can not only reduce your home’s comfort and performance, but can contribute to moisture problems that compromise the health of your indoor environment. Inadequate insulation also puts water

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How UV Lights Fight For Your Home’s Inside Air Quality: Defense Resources

Did you know that UV lights can purify your indoor air? Currently, they’re used in government buildings, homeless shelters, medical settings and other facilities, and they’re becoming more popular with

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Give Dehumidification Systems A Second Look For Humidity Control : Here’s Why

Dehumidification systems are one of the best solutions Triangle area homeowners will find for humidity-based problems, such as mold and bacteria growth, warping furniture and building materials, and discomfort in

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Attic-Sealing Strategies Give Triangle-Area Homeowners In North Carolina A Solid Plan For Efficiency

Attic sealing is one of the smartest steps Triangle-area homeowners can take to increase home performance. The typical attic has so many small leaks that, when taken together, they can

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Air Handlers Are One Of The Most Critical Components To Your HVAC System, Why You Should Consider Variable Speed

Air handlers have a great deal of influence on the amount of control you have over the comfort system in your own home.  If you have a conventional system, you

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Four Criteria To Use When Buying An Air Purification System

You may already be familiar with all the types of pollution that can be found in the air we breathe inside our homes. Dust, spores, pollen, fumes, and even bacteria

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Did You Know You Can Use MERV Ratings To Select An Air Filter?

An air filter reduces the potential for health problems by removing contaminants in the air. You can determine the best air filter for your situation by using the MERV rating

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Air-Purification Systems: What Are Your Choices?

There are a wide variety of air purification machines and systems available today. Different systems with different technologies will offer certain features and benefits that may be more successful in

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What Type Of Pollutants Do Air Cleaners Remove?

The Triangle Area is a great place to live. There are lots of community events, shopping and local entertainment to enjoy — and the outdoor pollution rating is consistently low.

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