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Learn more about mold detection and removal from industry experts. Mason is your added layer of protection.
Unseen Mold Danger
Just because your home is new doesn’t mean it won’t have mold. Wet building materials can be a culprit.
Who is to Blame for Mold?
The landlord blames the mold on the tenant, for not cleaning appropriately. The tenant blames the landlord, for the moisture build up, leaks, or lack of a bathroom fan. Maybe both are at fault. Bottom line, there is mold and it has the potential to be a...
Mason Knows Mold When Sniffed
Mason, the mold sniffing dog, doesn’t know who ordered the mold inspection or why. He simply knows he gets rewarded for correctly finding (or not finding) mold. He is part of a team. A human, certified mold inspector is his handler. The...
Ballard Case Part 2- Fox in Hen House
Last blog told the story of the Ballard home in Austin, Texas. Mold had been detected and the affects were turning what was a dream into a nightmare. The toxins affected Mr. Allison. He became very forgetful: When he'd go to the grocery store, he'd leave the...
Ballard Mold Case- Increasing the Fear of Mold
Melinda Ballard and Ron Allison thought they owned a dream house. Similar to the Gone With the Wind mansion. It's not a dream home anymore, more like a nightmare, invaded by a mold that they say made everyone in their family sick. Reese, their son, was the first...
Neutral Mold Inspection- Dog Guaranteed
Mason, the mold sniffing dog, doesn’t know who is paying the bill. Mason doesn’t know what the insurance agreement is. Mason doesn’t know who did the remediation or whether there is a plumbing issue. He doesn’t know if a home inspector ordered...
10 Things to know about Mold
Source: EPA website, April 2018 Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposure include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way...
Simple Steps to Prevent Mold
Now that spring rains will be on the way, it's time to review the exterior of your home, where 90% of moisture intrusions occur. Clean out your gutters and make sure you have downspout extensions away from the house. Put in window well covers over all your wells. And...
Compare Mold Apples to Dog Gone Mold Apples
At Dog Gone Mold, we welcome the competition. When getting multiple bids, make sure you are comparing Apples to Apples. Be sure to ask the tough questions of the company you're about to entrust with your investment: Are you a certified mold company? Dog Gone Mold is...
Why Worry About Mold
Since the energy crisis of the 1970s, construction materials have shifted from substances that discourage mold growth - to materials that invite problems. Air-tight, energy efficient homes keep out cold in the winter and heat in the summer. But they also don't give...
Mason vs. The Other Guys
Fewer than 10% of homes ever get inspected for mold. But studies show that nearly 3 in 10 houses have some sort of mold situation. If you suspect that your home might have a problem with mold -- even if you can't see it with the naked eye -- it is money well spent to...
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