Water is your friend. Until it isn’t!

by | May 30, 2022 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basements, Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville mold damage, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Protection from water damage

You won’t see mold inside of a wall, but be alert for musty odors. In our homes we rely on water in so many ways, such as baths and showers, dishwashers, washing machines, watering our lawns and plants, and more. Putting it simply, water is your friend. Until it...

Eliminate ugly roof algae and keep it away

by | May 4, 2022 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville mold control, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville, Uncategorized

It may look like mold, but it’s probably a blue-green algae species called Gloeocapsa Magma. Does your asphalt shingle roof have black streaks, especially on the side facing north? This is very common in humid areas of the country. Often mistaken for mold or...