Mold Removal Photo Album: Solving Whole Home Issues in Burgettstown, PA 15021
Carl wanted to tackle two issues affecting his home: mold in the basement and uncomfortable temperatures upstairs. While these problems may seem unrelated, they often have the same underlying cause; uncontrolled airflow and moisture moving throughout the home.
When we evaluated the property, we found moisture-related conditions in the basement that had led to mold growth, along with air leakage in the attic that was allowing conditioned air to escape and making the second floor harder to keep comfortable.
Our team addressed both concerns as part of one complete home performance solution.
We professionally remediated the mold in the basement to restore a cleaner, healthier environment. In the attic, we sealed air leaks, sealed top plates, and insulated the attic access opening to reduce energy loss and strengthen the home's thermal boundary.
By controlling moisture below the home and stopping air leakage above it, we improved how the entire house performs as a system.
Now the basement is cleaner, the upstairs stays more comfortable throughout the year, and the home is better protected against future energy loss and moisture-related issues.
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testing relative humidity to identify moisture issues
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presence of mold in the basement
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existing insulation before removal and disposal
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mold remediation in the basement
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air sealing of air leaks in the attic with ZypFoam
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blown-in TruSoft cellulose insulation to a value of R-49