Five Ways to Prevent Mold in Your Home
Prevent Mold in Your Home With These 5 Steps Mold is a nightmare for a home owner. It gives the air a musty odor and can be unhealthy if left unchecked. While bleach and water will usually do the trick to get rid of mold, the best advice is to prevent it from getting a […]
4 Signs You Have a Mold or Mildew Problem
Mold and mildew growth is a more common household problem than most people think. Unfortunately, failing to detect and remedy a mold issue fast enough can lead to serious and even life-threatening illnesses in families and pets. Breathing in mold and mildew spores in a damp environment can cause nasal and throat irritation, coughing, respiratory […]
3 Ways to Minimize Fall Mold Allergies
Why Mold Allergy Symptoms Are Worse in Fall For most people, changing seasons and fall foliage bring smiles of joy. For allergy sufferers, they can bring sneezing, itching, and upper respiratory problems. Just when ragweed season draws to an end, leaves start to fall, encouraging mold growth. When damp leaves sit, fall rain and mild […]
How to Prevent Water Damage in the Summer
It’s almost summer in New York, and the flowers have bloomed, and we are we are experiencing more than normal rain showers. Make sure all of the precipitation doesn’t cause property damage. If it does, don’t panic – Peak Construction is here to help. Clean Your Gutters Your gutter system is the main factor in […]
12 Facts About Mold You Might Want To Know
September is “National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month”, established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The goal of Mold Awareness Month is to educate home and business owners about the adverse economic and health-related effects of indoor molds and toxins. Often, mold problems can stem from water damage, and just compound a home […]
Spring Cleaning Tips That Are Key To Cleanliness
Something about spring and new beginnings is always a refreshing time of year. Blooming trees and flowers, open windows with the breeze of the fresh air inside and new adventures. But with all the action homeowners still set aside time for spring-cleaning. Where to begin? Let’s start with the six spring cleaning tips. Outside: This […]
NYS Labor Law Article 32 Means More Protection for Homeowners and Business Owners Dealing with Mold
Often, mold problems can stem from water damage, and just compound a homeowner’s troubles. Mold is one of those problems that can cause a real headache (literal and figural) for homeowners as it cannot be ignored. Mold can cause health problems, and should be dealt with in a professional manner. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a […]