According to FEMA, more than 150 die each year from accidental exposure to carbon monoxide. They refer to the gas as the invisible killer. Because the gas has no taste, smell or visibility, it can kill occupants before they know it is present in their home. It is important to protect you and your family against this toxic gas by installing a carbon monoxide detector. Firefighters often recommend carbon monoxide detector that have a digital readout such as the Nighthawk 2000. Most alarms have a lifespan of about 5 years and it is recommended changing them on time. Follow the manufactures instructions for the most effective installation.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by gas and wood fireplaces, gas stoves, water heaters, charcoal grills and vehicles. Everyone is at risk for CO poisoning but infants and elderly are at an increased risk.
For more information on Carbon Monoxide you can visit www.epa.gov or bozemanfirefighters.org
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Don't let mold ruin the sale of a home
Mold is always a hot button for buyers, sellers and real estate agents alike. Mold shouldn't be an issue that botches the sale of a home. An important item to note is that mold can be taken care of before or after closing. What we recommend is if an inspector detects mold in the home that the sellers ask for a free estimate to be completed.
We offer free mold estimates around the Bozeman area, and our technicians do a thorough job of inspecting the home to scope the entire area that is affected. Our company uses source removal so both the buyer and seller can be rest assured the mold is in fact gone. No bleach or white paint is used, that is known as masking and doesn't effectively take care of the problem.
Something to consider is why the mold is present and taking care of the source of the moisture so the mold doesn't return. Mold needs an environment with 3 things: Organic materials (this is it's food), a moisture content of 65% and higher, and a temperature between 60 and 90 degrees.
As far as completing the work:
It can be completed before the closing and the seller covers the cost OR
After closing and the home can be reduced by the estimate amount and the buyer covers the cost
The bottom line is mold can be taken care of so both parties are happy and the home can still be sold. Please give our office a call if you have a mold concern you would like an estimate on.
We offer free mold estimates around the Bozeman area, and our technicians do a thorough job of inspecting the home to scope the entire area that is affected. Our company uses source removal so both the buyer and seller can be rest assured the mold is in fact gone. No bleach or white paint is used, that is known as masking and doesn't effectively take care of the problem.
Something to consider is why the mold is present and taking care of the source of the moisture so the mold doesn't return. Mold needs an environment with 3 things: Organic materials (this is it's food), a moisture content of 65% and higher, and a temperature between 60 and 90 degrees.
As far as completing the work:
It can be completed before the closing and the seller covers the cost OR
After closing and the home can be reduced by the estimate amount and the buyer covers the cost
The bottom line is mold can be taken care of so both parties are happy and the home can still be sold. Please give our office a call if you have a mold concern you would like an estimate on.
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