Mold, Radon & Hazmat Articles
Mold in Portland-area homes: where moisture shows up, what air quality testing can tell you, and what remediation usually involves.
Buying a House With a Radon Mitigation System: The Fan, the Manometer, the Pipe and the Retest
A radon system only works if the fan runs and the pipe is sealed. How to read the manometer, what Russ finds on these systems, and when to...
CCA Pressure-Treated Wood: Arsenic in Older Decks, Play Sets, and Garden Beds
Decks and play sets built before 2004 were most likely CCA-treated wood, which contains arsenic. What EPA and...
Mold in Your Inspection Report: What It Means in a Portland Home
Suspected mold in your inspection report? Learn what an inspector can and cannot say, where it shows up...
Asbestos on Ductwork in Older Portland Homes: What to Do When Your Inspector Flags It
Suspected asbestos wrapping on duct systems in older Portland homes is a common inspection finding.
Mold in the Home: What the EPA Says About Cleanup
EPA-based mold guide: the 10 sq ft rule, containment, PPE, drying times, when a licensed remediation contractor is...
Vermiculite Attic Insulation: What Portland and SW Washington Buyers Need to Know
Vermiculite insulation in Portland-area attics carries a high probability of asbestos contamination.
Radon Testing in Portland Transactions: A Real Estate Agent’s Guide
What Portland agents need to know about radon testing: when to recommend it, how to read the results,...
Underground Oil Tanks in Portland: A Complete Guide for Real Estate Agents
Underground oil tanks are common in pre-1970 Portland homes. Know how they're found, what remediation involves, and what...
Lead Paint & Asbestos in Portland: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know
Portland agents: here's what lead paint and asbestos disclosures require, how inspections fit in, and what to expect...
Mold Findings in Portland Homes: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know
Mold shows up often in Portland inspections. Here is what it means, how testing works, and how to...