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Using spore levels alone to determine mold removal methods.
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:09:52 +0000Question: > Message: Kitchen air tested; 3000 Penicillium, Aspergillus, mold spores per cubic meter of air. > Is this a dangerous level that we could erradicate ourselves with > cabinet removal and drywall replacement plus chemcial treatment? Answer Airborne spore level information from the center of a room alone tells you very little about likely conditions on your walls, behind cabinets, or [...]Odors produced by mold and your health
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:25:08 +0000Odors produced by mold and your health Most inspectors as well as people suffering with mold problems assume that spores are what make people sick, but is it possible that mold odor alone without spores can cause health complaints such as but not limited to allergy, asthma, and more frequent colds? I have done mold inspections since [...]Mold Inspection Fees
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:55:02 +0000Curious as to what a mold inspector should chage and why? well that is a common question it depends on a lot of factors such as the size of the property, the complexity of the problem, and how many mold samples are taken. Below is more info on how much a typical mold inspection fee should be. QUESTION [...]The Truth About Toxic Mold Mold Allergy And Neurological Damage
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:26:36 +0000One of out clients was concerned that mold in their home may cause neurological damage, they believed that their fear was supported by info from a Florida health department website. Lets look at a few quotes from the actual website and at our response to the client below. This is great info from the Fl Dept of Health, [...]AC Return Placement And Humidity Entrainment Can Cause Mold Odor In Your AC Ducts
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:02:38 +0000A Accredited Inspection Service, Inc. 6742 Forest Hill Blvd # 271, West Palm Beach, Florida 33413 888-381-6651 www.floridamoldinspectors.us www.florida-mold-inspection.com The following info is from two different mold inspections conducted withen three weeks of each other. The findings on these mold inspections and many other similar mold inspections conducted by us show how proper placement of your AC return is important [...]Toxic Mold and Farm Animal Feed
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:02:53 +0000Many people are concerned about the effects of toxic molds on humans. According to the exhaustive 2004 Institute of Medicine study on damp indoor environments, toxic mold exposure in the home and office as well as allergenic mold exposure in the home and office and even exposure to mold odors in such environments often cause many [...]FISH ODORS IN YOUR HOME MAY BE AN EARLY WARNING OF OVER HEATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:39:58 +0000DETECTING FISH ODORS IN YOUR HOME ??? Occasionally people smell mysterious fish odors in their homes. Often such problems go undiagnosed for several weeks or months before the source of the odor is uncovered. People who are trying to be helpful may suggest that these smells are from dead fish in the yard, or dead rodents in the [...]How long after a leak before mold growth starts?
Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:20:14 +0000A lot of people ask us how long it takes mold to grow after a recent water incident; this is the most common question that arises in a persons mind after a leak. I am preparing this information for home owners, realtors, and future potential clients who are looking for a mold specialist to answer such questions. If you have the [...]AC Systems And Humidity Control
Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:18:45 +0000If the indoor humidity in a building is above 60%RH this may be a concern. If not corrected high humidity can contribute to mold, dust mites, and also condensation problems. Maintain humidity between 30%RH and 60%RH. In hot humid climates around the world the reason for humidity problems is not always, but is often related to improper AC [...]Two Common Causes Of AC Mold
Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:15:19 +0000Some people believe that AC ducts are destined to become moldy. While all AC ducts will likely grow some mold and will become discolored with visible mold or visible dust to some degree, it is not normal or healthy for ducts to become excessively moldy, or to produce a strong mold odor. Mold spores from AC ducts result [...]
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