In episode 344, Steve talks about ice dams on your roof that can lead to toxic mold in your home. Steve will explain how ice dams form and the moisture intrusion into your attic and home. Steve will also talk about ways to prevent ice dams. We wrap up the conversation talking about mycotoxin testing in your home. Steve explains the EMMA (environmental mold and mycotoxin assessment) test that you can purchase from our website. Copy and paste the link to purchase your EMMA kit. https://www.cnccontractorservices.com/mycotoxin-testing We appreciate all of you and hope you're doing well!

In episode 343, Steve talks about an IAQ concern that isn't mentioned very often and that's radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer next to smoking. Radon is a gas that comes up through the soils in below your slab. You should have your home tested professionally every other year for radon with a CRM (continuous radon monitor). You can also purchase the luft to monitor the radon levels in your home. Copy and paste the link to purchase a luft with out affiliate link. https://www.sunradon.com/luft?aff_key=682KH51M Happy New Year to all of you and we hope you have a wonderful 2026! Stay safe and stay well.

In episode 342, Steve does the annual setting of goals for the new year. He will talk about simple goals like doing routine inspections of your home. You don't have to hire a professional to do the inspections, you can do it on your own. Steve also talks about the importance of humidity gauges throughout your home. Below are links for humidity gauges. https://amzn.to/4eC0RApf or https://amzn.to/3V0VrHW Happy New Year to all of you! We appreciate all of you and look forward to a wonderful 2026.

In episode 341, Steve tackles the subject of finding toxic mold when it's not visible. Steve talks about the fact that it can be difficult to determine if mold is making you sick. Steve also talks about the advantages of hiring a mold to determine if mold is a concern in your home. Christmas is this week, Merry Christmas to all of our listeners! If you don't celebrate Christmas, Happy Holidays.

In episode 340, Steve talks about the importance of waterproofing after mold remediation. Waterproofing isn't used to cover up mold concerns. Waterproofing should be used as a preventative measure after the mold has been removed properly. We appreciate all of you and we couldn't do this without your support! I hope all of you are doing well and staying safe.

In episode 339, Steve talks about the process of hiring the proper mold remediation contractor. We talk about the SOW (scope of work), contract, deposit and length of time to expect for the project. Always get a few bids and never hire the cheapest company! Do you have mold concerns and aren't sure what to do? Steve can do a VPA (virtual property assessment) of your home to identify the next steps. Be sure to visit our website at www.cnccontractorservices.com Thanks for listening and have a great week and great holiday season!

In episode 338, Steve talks about condensation in homes and how it can lead to toxic mold growth. Condensation is caused by several factors but if you don't address it, you will likely have hidden mold concerns. Steve talks about monitoring the humidity in your home. Copy and paste the link below to purchase some humidity gauges. https://amzn.to/3V0VrHW or https://amzn.to/4eC0RAp It's important to make sure the humidity remains below 60%. We appreciate all of you and hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Stay safe and stay well.

In episode 337, Steve talks about toxic mold when traveling for the holidays. Steve also talks about cross contamination when being exposed to mold and mycotoxins in other homes. Cross contaminiation is a concern but don't let it overwhelm you. If you're not sure if mycotoxins are making you sick, we offer EMMA (environmental mold & mycotoxin assessment) testing packages on our website. We also offer consultation packages with EMMA testing. Be sure to visit our website at www.cnccontractorservices.com We appreciate all of you and hope you stay safe during the Holidays!

In episode 336, Steve talks about the negative health concerns when it comes to mold and mycotoxin exposure. There are many health concerns when it comes to mold exposure and Steve will talk about many of them including CIRS, PANS and PANDAS. Steve talks about his different consultation packages we offer on our website at www.cnccontractorservices.com We appreciate all of you and hope you have a great week!

In episode 335, Steve talks about new construction and toxic mold. Having a new home doesn't mean you don't have IAQ concerns. New homes can have mold concerns, VOCs and many other concerns. Steve explains why purchasing a new home with the wrong contractor can be very costly to your health and your bank account. We will explain what you should be looking for when building a new home. Steve talks about an IAQ monitor called AIR GUARD. You can purchase a sensor that'll monitor your IAQ. Copy and paste the link to purchase a monitor. https://242971887.hs-sites-na2.com/cnc-contractor-services-airguard We appreciate all of you and hope you're doing well and staying safe. Have a great week!

In episode 334, Steve explains what negative air and air scrubbing entails. Negative air is essential during mold remediation to prevent cross contamination. Negative air is the process of pulling all the air from inside the containment (work area) and discharging outside. Air scrubbing is the process of filtering the air inside the containment while work isn't being performed. In simple terms, we air scrub at night while the remediation crews are offsite. Negative air is something we do while removing the mold during the work day. Negative air is crucial when it comes to mold removal. If your remediation contractor isn't using negative air while removing mold, find another contractor! We appreciate all of you and hope you're doing well and staying safe! Have a great week.