by Rarefied Air | Aug 9, 2022 | Blog
After being discovered as a mineral in 1876, asbestos quickly became a key ingredient in many products used to build homes. In fact, asbestos can be found in as many as 3,000 household products and products used in home construction. Why was asbestos used in...
by Rarefied Air | May 21, 2022 | Blog
When it comes to a real estate transaction, a home inspection can help prospective buyers identify potential issues with a property and determine whether or not those issues are a deal breaker. What exactly is a home inspection? A ‘home inspection’ can be defined as a...
by Rarefied Air | May 3, 2022 | Blog
If you’re a homeowner or property manager in San Diego, CA, you’re probably used to structural issues associated with our humid climate, specifically mold. Property manager and homeowner’s responsibilities for mold disclosure Since mold is such a prevalent issue in...
by Rarefied Air | Dec 10, 2021 | Blog
During the holiday season, holiday cheer isn’t the only thing in the air. Unfortunately, colder temperatures can bring moisture and -you guessed it – mold growth. Although intuitively you would think mold growth decreases during wintertime, that is not the case....
by Rarefied Air | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog
If you’re experiencing a mold problem in your home or building, there are two important questions to ask yourself: Is mold testing truly necessary? Is mold testing a worthwhile investment? Why should I get a costly mold inspection? A mold inspection is a comprehensive...
by Rarefied Air | Sep 28, 2021 | Blog
For many San Diegans, household mold is a serious concern. Not only is mold unsightly, but it can reap harmful effects on your property and impact you and your family’s personal health. Below, we’ve detailed some of the ways mold can affect people’s health. Mold and...
by Rarefied Air | Feb 2, 2021 | Blog
Water damage and mold Mold only needs two things to survive: water and organic food. Chances are, if there are heavy rains and your home has undiscovered leaks, you’ll likely have a mold problem in the near future. To put it plainly, water damage and mold go hand in...
by Rarefied Air | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog
Do you need a home inspection for asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made of thin fiber-like material. During and prior to the 1980s, many homes were built with materials containing asbestos. It is a heat-resistant mineral, found in insulation, roof...
by Rarefied Air | Nov 21, 2020 | Blog
Real Estate Home Inspection for Mold Though mold may sound like an instant real estate deal breaker for many, it is actually relatively easy to find, treat and even use as a negotiation tactic for buyers. There are over 400,000 strains of mold known to man –...
by Rarefied Air | Sep 24, 2020 | Blog, soot-smoke
Can soot and smoke damage be removed from my home? Fires have always been a serious threat to homes and buildings in California. Although San Diego has remained relatively unaffected during the most recent wave of wildfires, it’s difficult to determine if smoke and...
