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mold: Mold Scams - 02/26/08 04:30 PM
Channel 5 (kpho - Phoenix) just did a great expose' on mold remediation scams that goes hand in hand with everything I've been shouting for the last 5 years.
They put some mascara on a bathroom wall (see photo above) then called in some companies to check out the "mold".
Not one company even addressed potential root cause as to why "mold" would be there in the first place, none of them did a visual assessment, and only one company even offered to test the "mold."
BUT, they were all happy to give $1000 - $2000 bids to remove the "mold."
These companies are preying … (8 comments)
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mold: Conflict Of Interest - Mold - 02/05/08 04:45 AM
So often I am brought in as the 2nd opinion person...
Unfortunately, my industry is still light years away from where it should be with regard to regulations and enforcement of inherent CONFLICT OF INTEREST issues.
Here's the deal... I am a consultant. Just a consultant. My job is to call it like I see it - good or bad, make recommendations to help you solve your problem, document that the problem was fixed correctly, and make sure that everyone is living/working in a healthy and safe environment.
I have people call me all day long who are price shopping and wonder why my … (5 comments)
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mold: Builders Need Required Continuing Education - 02/05/08 04:21 AM
Hello colleagues, friends and clients.
I urge you to please go to this webpage, read and consider signing this petition and help spread the word.
http://www.petitiononline.com/ceusnow/petition.html
It basically demands that building contractors do something many other professionals are required to do: get proper training and education.
Ongoing and continuing education in the building sciences has become an essential part of producing buildings that work, buildings that keep their occupants healthy and safe, buildings that perform for the 21st century and beyond.
Sometimes you have to be grassroots! This is your opportunity to make a difference.
Please pass this link along to anyone and everyone you know … (3 comments)
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mold: Green Building Primer (A Four Part Series) - Part IIII - 07/27/07 02:13 AM
Cross-posted from my site. Enjoy. Part 4 - Indoor Air/Environmental Quality
Where does indoor air quality fit into all of this and how does this pertain to me?
The one reoccurring theme throughout any of the previously stated guidelines, or pertaining to green building in general; is the importance of good indoor air and environmental quality.
When one delves into the health statistics stemming from environmental exposure, it's easy to see why the need for awareness is so much greater. Take for instance:
- Of chemicals commonly found in homes, 150 have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer, and psychological … (2 comments)
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mold: Improving Your Indoor Air Quality - 07/22/07 12:14 PM
Improving Your Indoor Air Quality
Written by: Stacey Champion
Published in the Verde Independent, Dec. 2004
Indoor air quality has become a very hot topic. It is estimated that Americans spend approximately 90 percentof their time indoors. Our indoor air is often far more polluted than the outdoor air we breathe. Those who would be more susceptible to indoor air pollution would include: infants and children, the elderly, pregnant women, immune-compromised individuals, and people who suffer from allergies and/or asthma. Indoor air pollution can stem from many different sources. Here are 5 of those possible sources, and simple steps you can take to … (4 comments)
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mold: Certifications - 07/13/07 12:25 PM
Cross-posted from my site. Enjoy.
I had a person email me over the weekend after reviewing my web blog to ask me what it takes to become a Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) - cost of training, where to take the test, cost of services, etc.I will use it as my opportunity to get on my soapbox for a minute (or 10) with regard to my personal opinion about "certifications," particularly those which are obtainable in the wild, wild west industry of Indoor Air Quality (but the same could be said of many certifications lurking around out there with the misguided intent of making … (2 comments)
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mold: Hiring A Mold Consultant Or Contractor - 07/13/07 12:15 PM
There are no federal regulations covering professional services in the general field of indoor air quality (IAQ). However, there are some steps that you can take to ensure that you select the best assistance available. A qualified IAQ consultant should have appropriate experience and be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of indoor air quality problems and the conditions that can lead to them. Ask questions-it's your money!
1. Proposal
Ask consultants to explain the nature of the diagnosis and/or mitigation they will perform. This explanation should include the sequence of the investigation. A general systematic approach is usually more effective … (1 comments)
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mold: NY Public Radio - Great Mold Info - 07/13/07 12:07 PM
Cross-posted from my site. Enjoy.
Dr. Straus does an excellent job in this talkshow. It is especially informative for those that don't have a good understanding of mold and those who've been frightened by all of the "toxic black mold" stories in the media.
Show blurb:
An upstate New York librarian claims that her MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) was caused by exposure to mold at the library where she worked. She's now so ill she can barely leave her house. Today industrial hygienist Monona Rossol and Dr. David C. Straus explain why some mold can be so toxic, and whether you should be concerned … (0 comments)
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mold: Tales of a Consultant - Part 1 - Mold - 07/13/07 12:04 PM
Cross-posted from my site. Enjoy.
I've had several potential clients call my company in the past week requesting "mold testing." When I don't automatically respond with "Yes, it will be (insert dollar amount here) and we'll tell you in a couple of days if you have mold..." they seem to get frustrated.So here are some things about mold that are important to understand. In no particular order...1. Mold is everywhere. (I refuse to use the word "ubiquitous" because it has been so overly used in context to mold and simply means everywhere anyways.)
2. If we didn't have mold we'd be surrounded by … (3 comments)
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Stacey Champion
Phoenix,
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