Understanding Mold Coverage in Home Insurance Policies Mold is a homeowner’s nightmare, not only because of its unsightly appearance but also due to the potential health hazards it poses. Many homeowners wonder whether their insurance policies will cover mold damage. The reality is, it’s a bit complex. Here’s what you need to know to protect […]
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In several years working as an asbestos inspector in the Augusta area, I’ve been called in to assess situations that should never have happened. A homeowner in Evans hired a water damage mitigation company after a burst pipe. The crew removed drywall and ceiling material in a 1974 home without ever testing for asbestos first.
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Augusta and the CSRA sit in one of the most mold-favorable climates in the country. Georgia’s long, humid summers push indoor humidity to levels where mold can establish and spread in wall cavities, crawl spaces, and attics faster than most homeowners expect. Crawl space construction is common in this region, and without proper vapor barriers
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Asbestos on outdoor surfaces is a less-discussed exposure pathway, but for school administrators, property owners, and parents, it carries real risk. Naturally occurring asbestos in rock and soil can be disturbed by foot traffic, maintenance work, and weather — releasing fibers at ground level where children spend time. Legacy asbestos-containing materials in older school buildings
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In March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published the final rule banning chrysotile asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act, the first comprehensive asbestos use prohibition to survive legal challenge in more than three decades. For building owners, contractors, and property managers in Georgia and South Carolina, the rule raises immediate questions: what exactly
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