Basement waterproofing is usually a good long-term investment for most people not living in a desert — and even then, there may still be some benefits. This article will help you decide if getting your basement waterproofed will help you save money in the long run. Seitz Environmental Inc. in Tamaqua is one of the most experienced crawl space and basement waterproofing companies in Pennsylvania.…Read More
In the shower, the sink drain, or the cupboard, mold is a common companion in most of our lives and homes — if only noticeable on our bread and cheese. However, you may not even realize just how much mold you are really surrounded by. What is more, not all mold is benign; some molds have negative health impacts on you and your family — especially on people with allergies. It can require specia…Read More
Evidence of asbestos use for a variety of purposes goes back a staggering 750,000 years. In the ancient world. asbestos fibers were used as wicks, for mummy preservation, and for fireproofing cloths. Since the Industrial Revolution, the demand for asbestos for insulating pipes and boilers created an industry that would later become ubiquitous in buildings up till only the recent past. When it came…Read More
Radon is a colorless, odorless noble gas that occurs naturally as certain radioactive compounds decay. There is a strong connection between exposure to radon and lung cancer. In fact, according to the EPA, radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon can accumulate in your home — most commonly in basements, crawl spaces, and other poorly ventilated places — putti…Read More
Owning a home is an amazing experience. Not only do you feel incredibly accomplished, but you finally have a place that you can truly make your own. Many people already know the benefits of owning your own home. You get to make any additions or subtractions that you’d like, you have complete freedom to design it as you wish, and you can finally do things like outdoor parties in your very own bac…Read More
We’ve all seen them, growing on our food, homes, or even in nature. Mold is a part of life, it can grow in a number of environments, and even though it’s unsightly, mold actually plays a vital role in the food chain by breaking down organic material. While mold can play a crucial role in the circle of life, similar to other fungi, they can often cause health issues to humans and animals depend…Read More
Welcome to Seitz Environmental., the best waterproofing and mold removal company in the Lehigh Valley area. In the blogs to come, we’ll touch on topics that will help you better understand mold as well as how to properly clean up mold. However, before we get into those blogs, we thought we’d introduce ourselves a little first. We’ll go over who we are, what we do, and even the areas we serve…Read More
Welcome to Seitz Environmental., the best waterproofing and mold removal company in the Lehigh Valley area. In the blogs to come, we’ll touch on topics that will help you better understand mold as well as how to properly clean up mold. However, before we get into those blogs, we thought we’d introduce ourselves a little first. We’ll go over who we are, what we do, and even the areas we serve…Read More