Resource Articles

BBJ offers a wide variety of articles related to IAQ (indoor air quality), Mold and Mildew cleaning and mold control, HVAC maintenance and more. Please see our resource articles below that cover a wide range of these topics, many with in-depth discussion and recommendations.

A Guide To Mold Control

Molds (along with the broader term fungi) are living organisms that live on plant or animal matter. Molds produce microscopic spores, reproductive bodies similar to seeds, that are very light and travel through the air. With the right conditions, these spores reproduce quickly (often within 24-48 hours) to create more colonies of mold. Mold can […]Read more

Actual Results

Tests measuring air handler energy consumption have been completed with 59 customers. The average energy savings derived from maintaining a clean ventilation system using BBJ products is 0.00. View Details.A recent study indicates that BBJ MicroBiocide can actually make air handlers cleaner in the months following initial cleaning and application. View Details. Improvement Per Ton […]Read more

BBJ IAQ Solutions

BBJ can help facility managers protect their building’s occupants from negative affects of poor indoor air quality. We also help protect facility managers from complaints and litigation associated with “IAQ events”. All of this can be accomplished at little or no additional cost. BBJ will conduct an IAQ Assessment to determine if mold is growing […]Read more

BBJ Solutions for Commercial Buildings

Improve indoor air quality of schools, hospitals, and manufacturing operations at little or no additional cost. Americans spend up to 90% of each working day indoors. Yet indoor air is often 2 – 5 times as polluted as the air outside. Workers, patients, or students can suffer headaches, fatigue, sinus congestion, and even dizziness and […]Read more

BBJ Solutions for Mold Remediation

Mold remedies that will help reduce the likelihood of mold returning. A building that requires mold remediation is filled with microscopic spores that are, at best, a challenge to completely remove. The presence of these spores can put a job’s clearance in jeopardy and increase the risk of a call back should the spores become […]Read more

Health Effects

Millions of people have allergies, and mold is a common irritant. Mold is also a known trigger of asthma. Symptoms of exposure to mold can be as simple as a stuffy nose or watery eyes. In some cases, they can be much more serious. Certain types of mold give off toxins that can be the […]Read more

HVAC Maintenance Checklist

Maintaining HVAC systems is critical to demonstrate that you are following the industry’s “standard of care”. HVAC maintenance will help protect your building occupants from unnecessary exposure to IAQ issues and help protect you from potential litigation. There are some other very good reasons HVAC maintenance, including: Lower utility costs. Increase the service life of the […]Read more

HVAC Systems and Indoor Air

It makes sense that your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can contribute toissues with air quality in HVAC. Almost all of the air inside your building travels through this system of equipment and ducts. The EPA cites microbial growth in the HVAC system as one of four primary sources for indoor air pollution. […]Read more

IAQ Complaints

Most complaints regarding mold and poor IAQ never reach the litigation stage. How you initially respond can have a significant affect on the course the complaint takes. This web site is not intended to provide legal council. There are, however, some best practices that can be used when responding to complaints you may receive regarding […]Read more

Indoor Air Quality

According to the EPA, most Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors. No wonder people are concerned with the quality of the air we breath when inside buildings. Pollution levels are often higher indoors than outside. The EPA estimates that the indoor levels of many pollutants are 2—5 times higher, and on occasion, […]Read more

Mold – A Primer

Molds (along with the broader term fungi) are living organisms that live on plant or animal matter. Molds produce microscopic spores, reproductive bodies similar to seeds, that are very light and travel through the air. With the right conditions, these spores reproduce quickly (often within 24—48 hours) to create more colonies of mold.Mold can grow […]Read more

Protect Your Family

Yes. Mold spores are everywhere and all it takes is a little moisture for them to bloom into a colony that can make life miserable for millions. Yet keeping your home free of mold is as simple as 1-2-3: Control Moisture – We need to be aware of places in our home where even a […]Read more

Symptoms of Poor Air Quality

Indoor air problems can be subtle and do not always produce easily recognized symptoms. This is one reason many building occupants are so concerned about indoor air quality.A Cornell University study found that at least 20% of building occupants studied had experienced symptoms frequently associated with sick building syndrome. These include: Headache, fatigue and shortness […]Read more

Where Mold Collects

  According to a recent study conducted by the University of Arizona, mold can be found in at least four areas of every home in America. Since moisture is required for mold spores to grow, you need to be aware of places in your home that are frequently damp. Sources most likely to have mold […]Read more