utah mold testing: When can a Utah Infrared Inspection offer tremendous benefits - 11/08/11 05:48 AM
When can a Utah Infrared Inspection offer tremendous benefits   before Warranty expiration.  before a Real Estate Investment.  before a contractor begins work.  after a completed project.  to investigate suspected water intrusion problems in residential and commercial buildings.  to prevent and predict equipment failure.  to locate areas of energy loss.  to detect roof leaks.  to identify any moisture concerns or document moisture damage. … (0 comments)

utah mold testing: A common sense approach to Utah Mold Testing - 10/15/11 02:59 AM
A common sense approach to Utah Mold Testing

Mold, It doesn't have to be the big scary monster that scares people away. With all the negative publicity and horror stories on the Internet, buyers often get far too worried when mold is mentioned in the inspection report.

A simple Infrared Scan can reveal any areas of hidden moisture and mold often eliminating many un-necessay worries.

 
     Mold is like Superman ~ it's everywhere. Unless you live in a vacuum or in an operating room, spores occupy ever nook and cranny of your home. All you need … (0 comments)

utah mold testing: Mold Testing is Often Avoided by Utah Infrared Home Inspections - 05/05/11 07:31 AM
Mold Testing Can Often and Easily be Avoided by Utah Infrared Home Inspections
Many Utah home owners and home buyers are saving the un-necessary costs of mold testing by simply having an Infrared Home Inspection. At Utah Infrared, we have all the top of the line Mold Testing Equipment and are mold testing certified by the International Association of certified Indoor Air Consultants, however, we often find ourselves being able to avoid the need for mold testing.
 

 
—The Media has driven people to believe that mold is the true problem and mold inspections are the solution —Most often, … (1 comments)

utah mold testing: Air Sampling for Utah Mold Inspections - 11/28/10 08:30 PM
Air Sampling for Utah Mold Inspections I often tell Utah home owners they don't need to hire me to tell them they have mold. Every single house in Utah has mold. We eat mold in our cereal and on our burgers and for the most part it's harmless. If your wanting to know if you have mold than you can go to Home Depot and buy a mold testing kit for $14 bucks or you can just take my word for it. Many times I'll see mold in a home but rarely ever will I write up the home as having … (2 comments)

utah mold testing: Salt Lake City Infrared Inspection Saves Cost of Mold Inspection - 09/25/10 08:49 AM
Salt Lake City Infrared Inspection Saves Cost of Mold Inspection
One of the major benefits of an Infrared Home Inspection is that it allows us to easily and almost instantly identify areas of moisture or hidden mold. Infrared Home Inspections also save many homeowners the costs of having to have additional mold testing preformed.
Mold requires moisture to grow and the Infrared Cameras we use during all of our home inspections will instantly pick up any signs of moisture. By being able to pinpoint the exact areas of moisture intrusion, we can then do a more in-depth inspection of the … (1 comments)

utah mold testing: Infrared Home Inspections Can Often Prevent The Need For Utah Mold Testing - 09/11/10 09:59 AM
Infrared Home Inspections Can Often Prevent The Need For Utah Mold Testing
 

 
One of the major benefits of an Infrared Home Inspection is that it allows us to easily and almost instantly identify areas of moisture or hidden mold. Infrared Home Inspections also save many homeowners the costs of having to have additional mold testing preformed.
Mold requires moisture to grow and the Infrared Cameras we use during all of our home inspections will instantly pick up any signs of moisture. By being able to pinpoint the exact areas of moisture intrusion, we can then do a … (0 comments)

utah mold testing: General Information on Utah Mold Testing - 08/11/10 09:43 PM
General Information on Utah Mold Testing
Introduction to Molds
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As You Can See, Mold Can Easily Be Cleaned Up, Covered Up, Or Hidden From The Naked Eye. Infrared Cameras Allow Us To Provide a Much More In-depth Analysis Than A Flashlight.
 
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, … (2 comments)

utah mold testing: Mold Testing During Utah Home Inspections - 07/16/10 04:40 PM
Mold Testing During Utah Home Inspections
Having a home tested for mold should always be considered when your home inspector identifies current or prior areas of moisture.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As You Can See, Mold Can Easily Be Cleaned Up, Covered Up, Or Hidden From The Naked Eye. Infrared Cameras Offer A Much More In-depth Inspection, But Still Want Substitue For a Lab Mold Test.
Just because it's black doesn't mean that it is the "killer"(stachybotrys) stuff. Mold comes in differing types, shapes and colors. Most of the time the mold I find is nothing more … (3 comments)