Identifying Water Damage by Level of Turbidity

Since your home consists of a network of pipes and fixtures concealed within your walls and floor, it’s very likely that water can suddenly come leaking in if something goes wrong. The result can be devastating. Before looking for the source of leak, it helps to know first how to identify the type of water damage you are up against.

Meet the Molds: Cladosporium

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate there are more than 300,000 species of fungi in existence, including household molds. While there's neither the time nor need to list and describe them all, some species are more commonly found invading homes. At the very least, knowing about these common molds is worth your time.