You should inspect your attic insulation at least twice a year. Early spring is a good time since most animals breaking into the attic happens during this time. Just before winter is ideal since you can repair or replace the insulation before the cold weather arrives.
You are mainly checking whether the insulation is in good condition. Some tips from professional installers include; Read More
The attic is one space in the house that doesn’t get much attention until there is an obvious problem or you decide it is time for spring cleaning. You should thoroughly clean your attic at least once a year. For one, this is where your insulation is located and is prone to mold, dust, and not to mention a favourite nesting place for rodents and other pests.
It is not always so obvious when you should book a weekend off to clean your attic or whether the better choice is to hire a professional attic cleaning service in Toronto. The following scenarios are good signs that you definitely need to hire professionals to clean your attic. Read More
Many homeowners are frustrated to discover that successfully evicting rodents from the attic in Toronto is just the first step of a long journey. There is the task of repairing damage caused by the rodents, rodent and wildlife proofing the attic, cleaning up after rodent nest and feces and of course whether to remove the attic insulation.
Other than providing general information in this regard, err on the side of caution and hire an inspector or attic insulation removal and cleaning services to do an assessment and provide a professional recommendation. Read More
Mold in the attic is often not discovered until it has spread extensively, usually over months and even years of first starting. Mold isn’t just a health concern but also points to underlying issues some of which can undermine the structural integrity of your home. Common causes of mold include leaking roof, ice dams on the roof, poorly ventilated attic, improper venting into the attic and damaged or ill-installed insulation among other causes.
Aside from dealing with the actual mold in the attic in Toronto, you also need to fix the issue that brought it on in the first place. Read More
It is easy to underestimate the dangers of having rats in your attic beyond the nightly disturbance of scurrying noises in the ceiling and your skin crawling at the thought of sharing your home with rodents.
Rats are dangerous and spread numerous diseases by contaminating food and water and by god-forbid, scratching or biting humans. They also carry fleas and mites which equally carry diseases. Lastly, rats gnaw and chew incessantly so you can expect exposed electrical wires, torn insulation and damaged water pipes which are a good combination for an electrical fire. Read More
There are many reasons to hire an attic cleaning service in Toronto. You might want to avoid the headache of doing it yourself or have special circumstances such as mold problems or toxic insulation.
It is important to know that an attic cleaning service isn’t only restricted to the cleaning part. The idea of a cleaning service can actually be misleading which is why you need to consider specifically the services that the company offers before signing the contract.
Below are a few pointers to help you choose the best insulation removal company in Toronto. Read More
Asbestos is technically a legal or commercial term referring to a number of minerals from the amphibole and serpentine families. There are 6 main types of asbestos including Chrysotile (white asbestos), Crocidolite (blue asbestos), Amosite (brown asbestos), Anthophyllite, Tremolite and Actinolite.
Chrysotile is the mineral that most people are familiar with and used in insulation, automobile brake linings, ceilings, walls, roofs, ducts, pipes and appliances.
Asbestos fibres are flexible and easy to work with and have strong fire resistant properties. The material is also resistant to electricity and corrosion and is a good insulator in its pure form making it a favourite and natural material to use in home insulation before the serious health risks were discovered. Asbestos can also be mixed into plastic, cement, paper or cloth to make it stronger. Read More
Rats are unsightly and cause havoc rummaging through garbage bins, pet food and stored foods. They are noisy while scampering in the attic at night, gnaw on electrical wires posing a fire hazard and carry numerous diseases including Salmonellosis, rat bite fever and leptospirosis among others.
Rat control Toronto is a difficult job even for professionals. If you have no intention of using rat traps or poisons then there are a few suggestions for homemade remedies that may help to take care of your rodent problem. Read More
Most people assume that mold only occurs in the bathroom or basement until they head into the attic only to gasp at the state of mold in the space. Mold, especially if extensive is unsightly but this isn’t just an aesthetic issue.
Exposure to spores from the mold when inhaled can cause various health issues including headaches, coughing, respiratory problems, trigger allergic reactions or cause digestive issues among other problems. Health risks aside, it is important to point out that not all mold in the attic is toxic. Apart from the possible health issues (or lack thereof) mold indicates underlying issues that need to be resolved as soon as possible. Read More
Hearing noises in the attic in the early morning rules out nocturnal animals such as raccoons, possums and rats. The most likely culprit, in this case, is squirrels although a little investigation into the type of noise and hours of activity can help confirm your suspicions. Determining what animal is in your attic is the first step to removing the animal. Squirrels are diurnal animals which mean they are active during the day and sleep through the night. Squirrels are most active early morning just after dawn. The activity may slow down during the day and peak again just before dusk or early evening. Squirrels leave their nest to forage for food and water and it is not uncommon for a squirrel to leave the nest and return multiple times a day. Call us if you need squirrel removal in Toronto, our animal removal experts know how to set a one-way door to find all entry points to remove squirrels completely. Read More