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Nov 25, 20113 min read
Healthy Indoor Air Quality
By Stephanie RogersWed, Nov 09 2011 at 1:56 PM EST Your eyes are watering, your throat is dry and itchy, your head hurts and you’re...
Nov 25, 20111 min read
Settlement between Chinese drywall maker, builders covers fixes for hundreds in Gulf states
NEW ORLEANS — A settlement outlined Wednesday between a major manufacturer of Chinese-made drywall and homebuilders who used the tainted...
Nov 14, 20111 min read
Why so many certifications?
Certifications with a narrow focus are the best way for professionals to explain their expertise to potential customers – and the best...
Nov 13, 20112 min read
A ‘Pain in the POD’ moving nightmare for PGA woman
Kellie Tracy looked through some of her belongings covered in mold. It fills her garage in Palm Beach Gardens. Framed pictures of loved...
Nov 13, 20112 min read
Florida TaxWatch issued the following news release
The report examines the financing of the hurricane insurance system and analyzes existing proposals to modify the FHCF to determine the...
Nov 13, 20112 min read
Cape won’t waive man’s permit fees for bad drywall
Cape Coral resident Ryan Tronchet won’t get $468 back from the city as part of its plan to help homeowners who replaced Chinese drywall...
Nov 13, 20112 min read
Mold drives Titusville police staff from offices
“It was similar to hay fever,” said Hutchinson, who had been promoted to take over the department’s administrative services division. “I...
Nov 13, 20111 min read
ACCA STANDARD UP FOR REVIEW
Read More https://www.acca.org/archives/news-and-media/news-room/press-releases/5921 • John P. Lapotaire, CIEC • Certified Indoor...
Nov 13, 20112 min read
Indoor Air Quality and Asbestos Exposure
What is asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was incorporated into more than 5,000 products in the 1980’s. This...
Oct 26, 20112 min read
Take steps now to keep indoor air clean throughout winter
Posted: Oct. 12, 2011 | 1:11 a.m. Updated: Oct. 12, 2011 | 3:10 a.m. When the winter winds start to howl, it’s a natural response to...
Oct 26, 20111 min read
Is poor air quality costing your business time and money?
By Jessica Shankleman 14 Oct 2011 Concerns about air quality in the workplace have until now tended to focus on little more than...
Oct 26, 20111 min read
MOLD FORCES 350 ST. MARY’S COLLEGE STUDENTS TO MOVE
So Md News Read More • John P. Lapotaire, CIEC • Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant • Microshield Environmental Services, LLC ...
Aug 3, 20111 min read
Helpful Hints to Expedite Storm Damage Insurance Claims
When filing your claim, complete a precisely detailed estimate of what is required to repair or rebuild your property. Assist in the...
Aug 3, 20113 min read
Do You Know The Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale?
A 1-5 rating based on a hurricane’s present intensity, used to give an estimate of the potential property damage and flooding expected...
Aug 2, 20111 min read
Was Your Home Damaged by Water? It’s not just a Mold problem.
Past flooding events in Florida have created sewage contamination problems, however simple testing solutions can provide fast information...
Aug 2, 20111 min read
Microshield Storm Damage Assessment and Environmental Testing
National attention has brought mold and indoor air quality to the forefront of your clients’ concerns. Many clients have become...
Aug 2, 20111 min read
Important Storm Terms
· Tropical Depression – an organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph...
Jul 5, 20111 min read
Enforcement of Unlicensed Activity for Mold Assessors and Mold Remediators will begin July 1, 2011
Enforcement of Unlicensed Activity for Mold Assessors and Mold Remediators will begin July 1, 2011 In addition, this delay helped to...
Jul 5, 20111 min read
National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) 7 Principals of Healthy Housing.
KEEP IT DRY: Damp houses provide an environment for mites, rodents, and mold which are all associated with asthma. KEEP IT CLEAN: Clean...
Jul 4, 20113 min read
Florida House Bill 849 – Loop Hole or Not?
Florida It wasn’t intended to allow them to perform a mold inspection without a license. HB 849 specifically prevents home inspectors...
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