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All mold needs to grow is a warm, dark space and moisture – making our homes the ideal environment for it to thrive. There’s lots of misinformation about mold out there, so our specialists in  basement waterproofing in Rockland County NY  would like to share some helpful advice! Myth Number 1: Mold testing is necessary:  The only test you need for mold is the one where you find out that your home is infested! While some molds are more dangerous than others, they all need to be removed as quickly and thoroughly as possible, so knowing the exact type isn’t that important. What’s important is acting quickly and calling in the professionals. Myth Number 2: You can clean it up yourself with bleach:  Cleaning mold up yourself can leave you dangerously exposed to toxic spores, with no guarantee that you’ve really gotten rid of it. While bleach is an effective cleaner, it’s hard on your lungs, damages materials, and doesn’t completely remove the mold. For a long-ter...

Basement cracks can appear for a number of reasons and, regardless of which foundation repair method you choose, it’s essential to correct the underlying problems that are putting your home’s structure at risk. Here’s some insight into different repair solutions from the specialists in  basement repair Bergen County NJ. Push piers:  These are round, steel tubes that can be installed under your foundation and are typically used if a home’s foundation is sinking. They’re placed deep enough beneath the foundation that they hit solid bedrock, lifting your home into a stable position at its original level. Wall anchors: If your basement walls are cracking and buckling, you may require wall anchors as a solution. These are strong steel plates that are attached to your basement wall and connected to a rod and anchor system. This will pull your walls out to their correct, original position, and then support them to provide additional stability. Interior and exterior waterpro...