Our company specializes in treating Sick Building Syndrome in both residential and commercial structures. Working with mould specialists, environmental engineers and indoor air quality professionals, we deliver results that ensure our clients enjoy a mould free, healthy environment.

We have been in the business of curing sick buildings for over a decade and in that time we have built a solid reputation for ensuring that our clients receive solutions that fit their unique needs.

News and Events

October 2008

A Wet Summer

This summer was one of the wettest in a long time. And that has meant that many people have discovered leaks in their walls and ceilings. Normally, water getting into a home can be dealt with by using a mop and bucket, but often that water is just part of the problem. If a leak is allowed to contimue without remediation, mould growth can occur behind the wallboard of your home. This can be a real problem as it can be difficult to find exactly where the mould is growing. So, in order to beat the mould before it gets growing, you have to deal with any moisture leaks right away.

Dealing with moisture issues is usually a two step process - first, find the where the leak is coming from and then, second, plug the leak. That's often harder than it sounds. Finding where the leak originates can be difficult as it's often behind a wall or hidden in the ceiling. Often, you have to remove part of the wallboard to find out what's going on. However, it's still best to find out right away than wait until you have a larger problem.

Once you've found the leak, the solution is usually obvious. If it's a basement crack, hydraulic cement can be used. If it's roof leak, it's often the flashing around the various parts of the roof that haven't been sealed properly. So, your solution depends on what caused the leak. A good general contractor should be able to identify and repair any leakage issue. However, they may not be able to deal with mould, and that's when to call us to see what can be done.

ForSite Pro Applications

ForSite Pro is being applied in Canada for the first time. Sick Building Solutions is the exclusive distributor of the product and we are very excited about the potential of this mould-proof coating.

See Mould-Proof Coatings for more details.

What is A Growhouse?

A Growhouse is a home or office that has been set up to cultivate marijuana plants. Becuase this is illegal, these setups are normally concealed and unregulated. Often, the operators will purchase (or rent) a house to set up the operation. As they are not interested in keeping the house long term, the house is often structurally compromised (i.e. holes in the floor and ceiling, joists cut through etc.). In addition, harsh chemicals and fertilizers are used, stored, and spilled in the house. The most critical problem however, is the inscreased humidity that all grow operations tend to produce. Add all these conditions together and you have the perfect recipe for mould.

Sick Building Solutions specializes in inspecting and cleaning former grow operations. Click the Growhouse Inspections link for a more detailed look at what we do.

Our Vehicle

It's easy to spot our vehicle. Just look for the big white former ambulance!