mold: Mold Issue, What to Do! - 07/19/08 09:58 PM
Our seller is frantic, the home inspection today showed Black Mold on the sheathing in the attic! We are used to septic issues, even lead paint and oil tank issues, but we never had a mold issue, except in lower levels on sheet rock where it could be cut out.
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mold: Air Quality in the Home - 07/14/08 09:01 PM
Quick Facts...
Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air.
Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in household products and furnishings, smoke and other sources.
Effects range from minor annoyances to major health risks.
Remedies include ventilation, cleaning, moisture control, inspections, and following … (3 comments)
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mold: Can the Arrival of the Monsoon Affect Your Homes Energy Efficiency? - 07/13/08 11:21 AM
The answer to the question is yes. The reasoning behind that answer takes some explaining.
Monsoon Arrival
When the water content of the air increases by the arrival of the monsoon it brings vast quantities of moisture and an increase in the relative humidity. Our bodies are most comfortable in an … (0 comments)
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mold: Got Mold? Know Your Options (And protect your health) When Buying a Home! - 07/11/08 05:39 PM
You may or may not be surprised to find out there are quite a few foreclosures on the market in Charles County, Prince George's County, and Southern Maryland that are suffering from mold problems. I've found myself walking into homes on more than one occasion that had serious mold … (3 comments)
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mold: Crawlspace controversy - 07/11/08 08:45 AM
There is lots of controversy regarding the ventilation or the lack of ventilation in crawlspaces under homes. Locally here in Pensacola, FL and Gulf Shores, AL I have seen only a few crawlspaces that are not vented. Of those few homes I saw which are not vented, they were not … (5 comments)
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mold: Buying Foreclosures in Flooded Areas - 07/10/08 09:20 AM
If you are considering buying a foreclosure, there are some things to consider besides the price. Is the foreclosure in a flooded area? What about an area with heavy rainfall?
Usually, foreclosed homes have their power shut off. Not only does that mean that the lights will not work, the sump … (8 comments)
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mold: Life's Curve Balls- Ah...the Bliss of Responsible Condo Living (UPDATE) - 07/09/08 07:21 PM
We reside in a townhouse complex in Waipio Gentry; about 5-10 minutes from Mililani, Hawaii where I actually grew up during the 70's and where my mom still lives. Anyway, I wanted to be close to mom so we could help her as she is getting older now. (she just turned … (36 comments)
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mold: The Basics of Mold in Your Home - 07/09/08 10:49 AM
Why Mold Grows in Your Home
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible … (0 comments)
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mold: What Your Inspector Might Miss... Be Aware - 07/09/08 10:37 AM
Even by minimum standards, inspectors make hundreds of observations during the course of a few hours in a home. But there is plenty they probably won't -- or officially can't -- tell you about the house you're about to buy.
After talking to some inspectors, we've come up with a list … (0 comments)
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mold: SUMMER IS HERE BUT MOLD DOESN'T DISAPPEAR! - 07/03/08 12:44 PM
Summer has arrived. Here are some Summertime Mold Tips to help prevent mold in the summer months:
The hot weather has arrived so here are some tips to prevent summertime mold issues that may be helpful.
In the summer the lawn sprinklers and hoses are in use more often. … (1 comments)
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mold: Q&A: Eliminating Basement Dampness - 07/02/08 03:32 PM
Q. Our basement has a “damp” feel and smell most of the time. We want to eliminate the cause of this dampness. Any ideas?
A: First, you have to determine if the cause of your basement dampness is seepage or condensation. Dampness from seepage may be due to actual water penetration … (0 comments)
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mold: How do I know if the House has MOLD??? - 06/23/08 05:27 PM
I get asked this question a lot and unfortunately there isn't a sure way to guarantee that it doesn't but most home inspectors are trained to look for the tell-tell signs of water damage. Now if you want to go one step further you can hire a Certified Thermographer.
A thermal … (2 comments)
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mold: House Hazards, RE/MAX Suburban - 06/21/08 12:18 PM
5 Most Dangerous Hazards in a Home
Home owners beware: Several dangers may lurk in a home. If you’re not careful, they could make you sick. Pillar to Post, a home inspection company, reviews how to spot these dangers in the home and encourages you to contact a home inspector if … (0 comments)
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mold: Common Home Hazards, RE/MAX Suburban - 06/21/08 11:40 AM
4 Common Home Hazards
These issues don’t necessarily cause illness but are serious nonetheless. Pillar to Post, a home inspection company, reports the following common hazards its home inspectors often find:
1. Faulty electrical wiring
Watch for: overloading circuits, loose wires, missing covers on distribution boxes, abandoned appliances, or aluminum wiring, which … (0 comments)
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mold: Why They Don't Build Basements In Oklahoma - 06/20/08 10:54 AM
I used to live up North. I understand how valuable and useful basement space is. However, here in Oklahoma, basements are NOT something you want to dig into. Instead of going down, we go UP with bonus rooms and second floors.
Check out these pics from an actual basement here in our … (1 comments)
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mold: Questions for Kimo: How do you avoid mold, with the upcoming summer season? - 06/11/08 08:46 PM
Mold is messy, maddening, & it meanders. Nothing incites instant ick like finding fuzzy spores springing from the dark corners of a room or invading last weeks Tofuloaf. Regardless of where you find it, mold can do you great harm so it's important … (4 comments)
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mold: Charlotte/Lake Norman area Home Inspections - 06/08/08 04:41 PM
Charlotte/Lake Norman Area Home Inspections
Home inspectors spend hours on your home going into attics and crawling through crawl spaces inspecting the home's structural integrity, exterior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, insulation, and ventilation. Costs range from $200 - $400 depending on the inspector and the size of the residence. … (0 comments)
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mold: Is it mold or NOT? - 06/07/08 02:07 PM
Is it mold or not? DISCLOSE, D I S C L O S E, Disclose - Not matter how you size it up..... DISCLOSE.
Agents are suppose to DISCLOSE any substance that appeals to be mold. So report it to the seller first before you start to show it to the … (4 comments)
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mold: Mold and Landlords - 06/07/08 01:13 PM
I was recently showing a rental in Chesapeake, Va and saw what I thought to be mold growing in the tub area. This was maybe the fault of the tenant and possibly the landlord but it was not disclosed by the agent. Our state requires a disclosure of "visible evidence of … (0 comments)
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mold: Yuck...I have mold!!! Part III The Solution from the Blog of a Real Estate Agent: Sarah Reinhart - 06/06/08 06:44 PM
It is not necessary to identify a mold in order to know how to treat it. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "all mold and moisture problems should be treated with the same care and urgency. Check for signs of mold and trace … (0 comments)
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mold: Yuck...I have Mold!!!! Part I - 06/06/08 06:25 PM
EWWWW...Why is mold growing in my home?
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores … (0 comments)
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mold: Camera's & Video: Emergencies & Pleasure - 06/05/08 01:36 PM
I love my Flip Video! I love my Kodak v705! In case of emergencies....it sure comes in handy! Long story short....have your camera and video handy for all emergencies as well as for blogging eye appealing pictures.
Here's the Kodak...a beautiful day. A shot taken from Pupukea Road down to Shark's Cove … (25 comments)
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mold: SoCal: Notes on MOISTURE DAMAGE... - 06/04/08 01:36 PM
How often is moisture damage found in structures?
In 2003 the insurance repair industry put out a fact sheet that stated that in Southern California, in any given year, over 30% of residences have water damage claims. And this is only the situations that are reported to the insurance carriers; not … (1 comments)
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mold: Some Ins and Outs of Condo Insurance - 06/04/08 09:01 AM
So you have a unit in a condo association, and part of your monthly (or quarterly) condo fee goes for insurance -- so your troubles are over, right?
Well ... not so much (and most of you know this), because the condo insurance doesn't cover the inside of your unit. You … (1 comments)
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mold: Who/what is NAMM - 06/02/08 08:44 PM
The National Association for Moisture Management is the first association of its kind formed to help the consumer prevent moisture/mold issues. NAMM partnered with the Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (P.E.T.E.) and the American Association of Community Colleges to deliver a new educational program that will be taught through colleges. NAMM also developed … (7 comments)
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mold: What they don't know might kill them! - 06/02/08 04:34 PM
I've been wrestling with a particular issue and am not sure how to best handle it...
The scenario goes like this:
I wrote an offer on a house in a very popular neighborhood about two weeks ago. The house was gorgeous and I was happy for the Buyers when the offer … (12 comments)
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mold: Environmental Concerns in the Real Estate Transaction . . . True Neighborhood Experts know More than Just Where the Schools are Located - 06/01/08 02:34 PM
Environmental Concerns in the Real Estate Transaction, from air pollution to the safety of the drinking water to traffic counts, today's savvy buyers demand answers. And Realtors calling themselves experts need to be prepared to provide added value by understanding the issues, and by knowing where to find additional information and … (0 comments)
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mold: It All Comes Out in the Wash......MOLD - 05/31/08 07:44 PM
You ever hear about airing dirty laundry? Yup. That's what happens on the internet when one airs their dirty little secrets for all to see...forever and ever. You just never know when it'll pop up to bite you in the behind again. You just never know when it'll pop … (39 comments)
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mold: How is a MOLD inspection different from a HOME inspection? - 05/30/08 06:26 PM
A mold inspection looks at virtually all the same areas of a structure as in a home inspection (except for the electrical system). Why?
Any area or system of a structure can be affected by or be in part involved in moisture intrusion which can then lead to mold contamination. The mold … (3 comments)
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mold: DON’T BE A DRIP! - 05/29/08 09:14 AM
Water damage! One of the biggest freak outs a homeowner can imagine! The thought of water getting into your wall cabinets and all over your possessions just ain’t a happy one.
You insurance company doesn't like it too much either. Damage caused by water is the number one type of … (2 comments)
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mold: What is "REMEDIATION"? - 05/28/08 04:43 PM
As a mold inspector, many of my recommendations are for cleaning and the improvement of ventilation. Many times, mold and mildew growth in bathrooms, bedrooms and closets is due to poor ventilation like the lack of proper exhaust vent fans or the lack of a central heating and cooling filtration system. … (3 comments)
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mold: What's That Smell? - 05/22/08 02:35 PM
No it's not the cat litter box or a garbage can that needs emptying. That smell may be more than just a nasty odor, it might very well be downright hazardous. In fact the EPA has determined that indoor air quality is typically "between two and five times more contaminated than … (4 comments)
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mold: WHY HAS MOLD BECOME SUCH A "HOT TOPIC" IN THE LAST 5-10 YEARS? - 05/20/08 04:28 PM
There area two primary reasons why mold has become such a "hot topic" recently:
The first is because construction has changed significantly over the past 30 years since the energy crisis of the 1970s. Newer construction is generally "tighter" than the construction of the past, due to the energy requirements, and … (2 comments)
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mold: Mold, Moisture, and Your Home - 05/18/08 01:52 PM
Mold Basics
The key to mold control is moisture control.
If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem.
It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
Why is mold … (1 comments)
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mold: When I sell my house, should I disclose . . . - 05/18/08 12:06 PM
Did you know - when you sell your house, you're supposed to disclose any adverse conditions, even if they've been repaired? For example, water in the basement. If you don't disclose it, and the new owner later has a problem with mold, they can come back to you for the blame.
… (0 comments)
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mold: Are all molds harmful? Aren't there good molds? - 05/16/08 04:48 PM
Good molds play a key role in the production of fine wines, cheeses and antibiotics. However, when mold contamination is experienced in a home you will not be experiencing these types of cultivated molds.
Most indoor common molds found are, at minimum, allergenic, and several are toxic to some individuals when … (9 comments)
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mold: What Home Inspectors don't Inspect - 05/09/08 03:03 PM
On one of my prior blogs, I mentioned that Home Inspectors really don't inspect everything. So, here is a list of some of the things that I identified. Be sure to check with whatever inspector you are using, look at their contract and find out what they are and are not … (6 comments)
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mold: Spring Cleaning? Ventilate the MOLD out. - 05/08/08 06:55 PM
mold 5-8
As we transition from
cold, wet winter weather to warm, damp summer weather, lets spend a
minute talking about something near and dear to our hearts, or at least
to our lungs, which are in the same general neighborhood. MOLD. As
consumers, we have demanded ever more energy … (7 comments)
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mold: What a difference a day makes! - 05/07/08 02:07 PM
Like the old song goes..just 24 little hours....Monday evening I received a frantic call from my daughter (lives in a condo & her first experience with the restrictions). The ice maker water line had become disconnected while she was at work. She came in to find the water had drained down into the … (0 comments)
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mold: The air conditioning guy said. "YOU HAVE MOLD IN YOUR AIR CONDITIONER" - 05/05/08 08:19 PM
Has that ever happend to you? Some air conditioning companies are using scare tactics with the M word.. mold. In prior years air conditioning contractors who relyed on scare tactics to sell new air conditioners used the F word.. fire. It was usually in a sentance like " hey lady if … (4 comments)
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mold: "Would You Buy This House?" - 05/03/08 11:29 PM
Last week, while on an inspection, I was asked "Would you buy this house?" numerous times by both the husband and wife. They are planning to buy a house from a FSBO, an investor flipping this house. The main reason for the question was a past roof mold issue, which appeared … (15 comments)
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mold: Mold can be a significant issue in any home - 05/03/08 12:26 AM
Mold in any home is a significant issue. It is a health risk, a liability, and often a hidden danger. Mold develops when a given area is damp or wet, even through the drying process. When mold develops it is difficult, but not impossible to get rid of. The first … (0 comments)
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mold: Plainfield IL, Naperville Illinois Real Estate - Mold Must Go (6 Things to Know) - 05/02/08 08:27 AM
Mold is a potential health danger for any family and also a legal liability for sellers. Because of the fear over mold contamination there are so many lawsuits flying around today that sales of resale homes are in jeopardy -- and insurance companies are scrambling to avoid liability, with some U.S. insurers … (0 comments)
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mold: MOLD... HAZARD or HYPE? - 05/01/08 05:36 PM
In the real estate industry, mold has become a factor that may hurt a deal. Some agents are afraid to recommend a mold inspection, the neglect of which can expose them to unforeseen liability in the future.
Everybody wants to live in a healthy home environment. Mold problems can affect the … (6 comments)
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mold: East orlando Real Estate, Waterford Lakes Fl., Avalon Park - Mold Must Go: 6 Things to Know - 04/29/08 03:12 PM
Mold is a potential health danger for any family and also a legal liability for you and your clients. Because of the fear over mold contamination there are so many lawsuits flying around today that sales of resale homes are in jeopardy -- and insurance companies are scrambling to avoid … (0 comments)
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mold: Orlando Fl. Real Estate - Mold Must Go: 6 Things to Know - 04/29/08 02:16 PM
Mold is a potential health danger for any family and also a legal liability for you and your clients. Because of the fear over mold contamination there are so many lawsuits flying around today that sales of resale homes are in jeopardy -- and insurance companies are scrambling to avoid … (2 comments)
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mold: Windermere Fl. Real Estate - Mold Must Go: 6 Things to Know - 04/29/08 01:50 PM
Mold is a potential health danger for any family and also a legal liability for you and your clients. Because of the fear over mold contamination there are so many lawsuits flying around today that sales of resale homes are in jeopardy -- and insurance companies are scrambling to avoid … (4 comments)
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mold: Mold And Mildew - 04/24/08 10:30 AM
Molds (at times interchangeable with “mildew”) are found virtually everywhere in our environment and are a subgroup of the fungi family. Molds are simple microscopic organisms containing enzymes (responsible for digesting and decomposing) and spores (in charge of reproduction). Their mission is to digest the organic world around them. For mold … (1 comments)
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mold: Spring and Water - Lot's of it - 04/23/08 08:07 AM
It is that time of year again when we all rush outside to enjoy the warm weather. What is one of the first things we like to do? Wash the car of all the winter grime. Well, while you are doing that you may also be flooding your house.
Why - Because … (0 comments)
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mold: Moist Air Wreaks Havoc - 04/20/08 09:40 PM
High humidity and poor air circulation is the perfect condition for mold growth. This was found in a newer home. The home had five ceiling fans off, humidifier on high, windows shut and the heat on low during a sunny 75 degree day.
Erol KartalPro Inspect Condo Inspection Chicago … (4 comments)
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mold: Need a NEW roof??? - 04/20/08 08:45 PM
Replacing Your Roof The age of your roof is usually the major factor in determining when to replace it. Most roofs last many years if properly installed and often can be repaired rather than replaced. An isolated leak usually can be repaired. The average life expectancy of a typical residential … (2 comments)
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mold: Need a NEW roof??? - 04/20/08 08:44 PM
Replacing Your Roof The age of your roof is usually the major factor in determining when to replace it. Most roofs last many years if properly installed and often can be repaired rather than replaced. An isolated leak usually can be repaired. The average life expectancy of a typical residential … (0 comments)
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mold: Mold Inspection Services - 04/20/08 01:53 PM
561-747-0082
Here at Windsafe Inspections we only do the Mold Inspection and Investigation as to the cause and origin.
What this means to you is that we have 'NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST'. Many of the otherMold Inspection Firms will offer Inspections and Remediation, this is not recommended.As a matter of fact in 2010 … (0 comments)
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mold: All you need to be a Realtor - 04/19/08 03:46 PM
It's easy to be a Realtor, all you need is to know your goals, a plan to achieve your goals, be accountable, and....you need a laptop, a blackberry, a daytimer, a prospecting program, an email program, tracking software, a website, (or 2 or 3), a digital camera, GPS mapping, keyboxes, a … (11 comments)
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mold: You Can't Hide Mold - 04/19/08 03:04 PM
Homeowner tried to paint over mold, but it just didn't work. Drenching an unfinished basement with white paint is often an attempt to hide moisture related issues. Mold tests were positive.
Erol Kartal Condo Inspection Chicago … (9 comments)
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mold: More tales from the dark side... - 04/19/08 01:31 AM
Yes, another tale from the dark side. I may start giving these blogs episode numbers so it doesn't look like I am just recycling the same old thing. Roman numerals, identified by year/month shown, rated on a scale of 1-10 for level of buyer horror, perhaps on a profit & loss statement estimate when showing … (2 comments)
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mold: They're Alive, They're Alive - 04/15/08 10:35 PM
This is not an out of body experience, or some tale that will make you think I am any weirder than what you might already think. After all, you have probably heard stories of the dead coming back to life -- on shows like the Twilight Zone. Call it reincarnation, call it hibernation, … (10 comments)
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mold: Keep Your New Home’s Bathrooms Looking Like New - 04/15/08 04:40 PM
If you have recently purchased a new home or are considering a purchase, there are some things that you should know about keeping your bathroom looking like new and avoiding costly repairs. A little bit of preventative maintenance can go along way, particularly in rooms with a high chance of water … (0 comments)
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mold: Top 10 Problems Found in Homes - 04/15/08 01:12 PM
As a property inspector in Los Angeles for over 20 years I have seen all sorts of issues with the homes in our area. The top ten problems may not be what you might have expected.
1. Moisture intrusion is by far the number one problem with all structures. Water entering … (1 comments)
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mold: Mold Experts - 04/15/08 12:34 PM
I follow an Indoor Air Quality group on Yahoo. This post came in recently:
On 4/1/08 12:00 PM, "midsouthbuilders" <no_reply@yahoogroup s.com> wrote: I am a builder and as such, no stranger to mold contamination. We just finished a large custom home and within three weeks of occupancy, the new homeowner was … (3 comments)
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mold: Informative Websites for Mold-Related Topics - 04/14/08 08:57 AM
In an earlier post, I gave a quick overview on an ugly four letter word ... MOLD. Mold is now one of the hot button topics in residential real estate. I have compiled several informative websites for more detailed information on Mold and Mold related topics. If you have or you suspect … (0 comments)
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mold: An ugly four letter word ... MOLD - 04/13/08 05:35 PM
I recently had the opportunity to attend a mold course sponsored by Servpro. Servepro is a professional cleaning and restoration company. This class was tailored for those in the real estate industry and was geared to give Realtors a better understanding of mold. Of course a three hour class does not … (0 comments)
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mold: Mold and Home Inspections - 04/11/08 08:23 PM
Mold and Home Inspections
Inspectors need to be very careful finding mold in the house. No matter where the inspection takes place, whether it be in the Bronx or anywhere else in New York, including Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau County, Yonkers, Manhattan or Westchester, finding mold in the house and particularly … (0 comments)
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mold: SPECIAL ISSUES WITH PURCHASING FORECLOSURES - 04/11/08 08:09 PM
As we all know there are many foreclosures on the real estate market at this time. While these can seem like a good bargain, it's critical that the transaction be properly handled during the inspection process.
Home inspectors are finding many problems that are unique to the purchase of foreclosed or abandoned … (11 comments)
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mold: Real Estate Information-Home Inspection Atlanta - 04/11/08 02:28 PM
Mold growth in HVAC ducts or air handlers found in an attic:*Mold on any attic surface or in attic insulation if it is a species producing airborne spores and if the building uses a whole house ventilating fan, especially if there is inadequate exit venting for the fan operation. This condition … (0 comments)
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mold: Moldaphobia - 04/09/08 11:58 AM
Mold is a topic that, today, creates fear and anxiety. Unfortunately, a number of law firms (wanting to pursue mold litigation) and also companies wishing to capitalize on re-mediation work, help incite this feeding frenzy of both information and mis-information.
There are many posts about mold here at ActiveRain. Of the blogs that I write, and … (0 comments)
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mold: Are you molding or molting? - 04/08/08 09:21 AM
Mold seems to be a growing issue in our area. There is always some mold everywhere - in the air and on many surfaces. Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold grows where there is moisture. While doing my research I came accross some information from the … (7 comments)
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mold: Did you know the following facts about lead? - 04/07/08 07:35 PM
FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips … (0 comments)
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mold: Did you know the following facts about lead? - 04/07/08 07:35 PM
FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips … (2 comments)
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mold: Mold & Mildew - 04/04/08 03:48 PM
Molds (at times interchangeable with "mildew") are found virtually everywhere in our environment and are a subgroup of the fungi family. Molds are simple microscopic organisms containing enzymes (responsible for digesting and decomposing) and spores (in charge of reproduction). Their mission is to digest the organic world around them.
For mold to … (2 comments)
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mold: How to Have a Mold Free Home - 03/24/08 10:57 AM
Depending on where you live, one subject that is often in the news today and frequently creates panic is in reference to the subject of MOLD in the home. Some climates create more of a mold problem than others. In the past, I've lived in areas where mold can grow at … (0 comments)
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mold: Part 4 * Restore The Earth * Now You're Composting! * Additional Tips & Guidelines - 03/22/08 08:36 PM
Restore The Earth Series PART 1 PART 2 PART 3
Some Notions That Make Composting Difficult AND Crazy:
Composting without BUGS Composting without mold Enzymatic composting ??? if you want to complicate it, go for it!1) Composting Bugs & Organisms - break down waste
Bugs are natural decomposers. Sow bugs, earthworms, centipedes, beetles, among many others. Common green mold was BORN to compost … (22 comments)
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mold: The Power Of Power Washing - 03/22/08 08:02 PM
With Spring here, so are the remains of winter, especially in the coastal areas. When there's rain, moisture, and humidity there's mold and mildew. Just one of the many improvements to make when selling your home or staying in your home is power washing. Power washing is becoming a yearly ritual it seems, and … (10 comments)
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mold: Mold Lease Clause - 03/20/08 02:04 PM
Your rental agreement should not be without a lease clause that instructs the resident how to deal with mold. Mold is still a problem in that some residents don't know where it comes from and how to prevent it. Also, there are attorneys out there that want to make your life … (1 comments)
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mold: Is something rotten in the state of New Construction? - 03/20/08 01:23 PM
This morning we had a fascinating class offering in my office. It was about "Construction Defects, Water Infiltration and Residential Stucco Cases". Our teacher was J. Robert Keena, Esq, the leading lawyer in the leading law firm on this issue in Minnesota. The following is the "Home owners guide" he published. Thousands of … (0 comments)
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mold: PuroClean Comforts and Restores - 03/19/08 10:07 PM
PuroClean Professional Restorers
Serving Brevard and Indian River Counties, FL
We would love it if you would take the time to learn a little more about PuroClean and what we do. Our brand video to the left is a great way to get to know us better. PuroClean does not just offer … (1 comments)
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mold: Should you use bleach to remove mold? - 03/18/08 11:06 AM
"Should I clean up mold using bleach?" This is a question I get asked many times a week. The very simple answer to this question is "no."
So, why not use bleach? First of all, when you're removing mold from a hard surface, you want to clean the surface … (7 comments)
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mold: Mold MUST go! - 03/16/08 03:25 PM
If your basement is musty, if there are black, green or purple blotches on or behind your walls and ceiling tile, or if there is any kind of growth thriving under your carpets or rugs, you are probably sharing your home with a colony of mold.
This is a potential … (3 comments)
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mold: When do you need the inspection? - 03/13/08 12:36 PM
Attention all Real Estate agents in the Valencia, Castaic, Newhall, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Lancaster, Acton, Rosamond, Quartz Hill, Burbank, Pasadina, Van Nuys, Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Tujunga, Chatsworth, Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Thousand Oaks, Hollywood, Oxnard,and Beverly Hills areas.
I am a certified Home and Mold Inspector wanting to assist you. I use … (0 comments)
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mold: Is Mold A Concern In Your Home? - 02/28/08 08:53 PM
I recently came across a problem with mold in my own home in Rochester, NH, so I figured since Spring is right around the corner, this may be something all home owners should be looking out for. I received some information from the NH Department of Environmental Services on mold.
First of all, mold is a … (1 comments)
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mold: What is in the air that I breathe? - 02/28/08 10:35 AM
Have you ever thought about what is really going on in your environment? In our busy lives we leave the smell of left-overs in our funky trash cans. These smells can linger for days. Even getting worse and worse as the days pass.
How about those smelly listings? There are so many … (4 comments)
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mold: Tired Of A Moldy Bathroom? - 02/27/08 08:17 PM
How can you tell the difference between mold and mildew? Well mildew is almost never inside your house unless it is on your plants. Mold can usually be detected by smell if you want to get close. If you suspect you have mold, paint it with a bit of household bleach. … (0 comments)
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mold: Is Canada ahead of us in IAQ Indoor Air Quality? YES! - 02/27/08 08:53 AM
Its time we caught up and took responsibility for our Indoor Environment. Canada has already established guidlines for Indoor Air Quality that are making a huge differance.
In British Columbia, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) adopted a landmark indoor air quality regulation in 1998. This provides the WCB with enforcement authority over … (0 comments)
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mold: Are you working in a good Indoor Air Quality Environment? - 02/27/08 08:47 AM
MicroShield IAQ For Buildings and Property Managers
MicroShield Environmental Services specializes in providing Indoor Air Qulity solutions that work. We take into consideration the whole picture, and then provide you as the property owner, options that greatly improve the air quality in your property.
According to the World Health Organization, 30% of buildings experience … (0 comments)
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mold: Do you have good Indoor Air Quality? - 02/27/08 07:38 AM
Indoor Air Quality
Good indoor air quality enhances resident health and comfort and should be an essential goal for any home or building. A high quality indoor environment requires careful design, construction, and choice of materials. Indoor air quality requires design that incorporates adequate air exchanges, well designed ventilation and avoidance of … (0 comments)
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mold: MicroShield IAQ Healthy Home - 02/27/08 07:24 AM
(IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised of microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressors that can induce negative health effects. Recent findings have demonstrated that … (0 comments)
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mold: Is Your Home A Healthy Home? - 02/27/08 06:56 AM
Today's' tightly sealed and energy efficient homes save money and are better for the environment. but most are not properly equipped to filter and purify the constantly recirculated air. Even "leaky" older homes can accumulate high concentrations of pollutants, as well as exhibit other indoor air quality problems such as dampness, … (4 comments)
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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 … (8 comments)
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mold: Stranger Than Fiction - 02/26/08 12:00 PM
The photo below has to be the weirdest window repair I have ever seen. At least it is the weirdest one I have seen that satisfied the homeowner. I have seen rotten and loose windows, people planned to repair down the line, but the seller of the home thought this was A-okay to … (9 comments)
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mold: EVERY HOME SHOULD BE TESTED FOR MOLD - 02/25/08 06:00 PM
How do I know if MOLD is growing in my home? Should I get the MOLD tested to find out what kind it is?
If you can smell a musty odor or see mold, you have a mold problem. Reliable sampling for mold can be expensive since it requires special equipment … (2 comments)
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mold: CONTROLLING ALLERGENS IN THE HOME - 02/25/08 12:45 PM
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mold: Mold in the home - 02/25/08 12:35 PM
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mold: SAVING A DEAL - 02/22/08 05:56 PM
You just never know. Some homes look gorgeous and, as a realtor, you figure "this one will pass inspection for sure". Such was the case for me this week. My buyer made an offer, it was accepted & we proceeded to get the home inspected, per the contract. Regrettably, the inspection revealed "evidence … (4 comments)
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mold: SOME CALL US "DEAL KILLERS" - 02/21/08 01:35 PM
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mold: Baptist Men of WV Disaster Relief Tean - 02/19/08 08:33 PM
Recently I was lucky enough to be asked to speak at a meeting of the Baptist Men of WV Distaster Relief Team. They had found me through a newspaper story on Puroclean of Kanawha Valley and asked if I'd speak to them about safety issues related to their relief projects. It … (0 comments)
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mold: "The Professional Home Inspector's Role - In a Real Estate Transaction" - 02/18/08 07:02 PM
When legal agreements start to come into play, such as during a home-buying process, a professional home inspector is hired to come out to assess and inspect the property in its entirety. The professional home inspector has become part of the real estate transaction. The home inspector plays a crucial role … (1 comments)
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mold: A Mothers Nature and Mold: Forces to Reckon With - 02/17/08 09:11 PM
A Mothers Nature and Mold: Forces to Reckon With
A few years ago, I bought a house that had been infested with black mold but it had been cleaned up by a professional remediation company months before I had bought it. The house had an ARV over $300,000 and I got it … (1 comments)
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mold: What's Wrong With This Picture? 2/17/8 - 02/17/08 08:31 PM
This is obviously the crawl space of a house that is in a lot of trouble. Rumor had it a buzzard once lived here.
The moisture content and subsequent mold buildup were very high.
Richard
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mold: What's Wrong With This Picture? 2/16/8 - 02/17/08 08:17 PM
A family experienced symptoms of poor health and asked HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, to assess for mold and complete a home inspection. This is what we found behind the kitchen refrigerator. This area tested positive for stachybotrys, a highly toxic mold. The family has since moved out of the house.
Richard
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mold: What's Wrong With This Picture - 2/16/8 - 02/17/08 08:13 PM
A family experienced symptoms of poor health and asked HABITEC Home and Building Inspections, LLC, to assess for mold and complete a home inspection. This is what we found behind the kitchen refrigerator. This area tested positive for stachybotrys, a highly toxic mold. The family has since moved out of the house.
Richard
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