Mold is a hot topic, probably a hotter topic than it should be. Just how big of a problem it really is and for whom has been argued by health professionals and environmental scientists. What is mold, what is mildew, what are microbial growths? Enough already!
Despite all the big talk, I will show you a place where I often find mold. In fact, I would put this right up there with under sinks where there has been a leak or right up there with leaking roofs over attics or just plain poorly ventilated attics.
You recognize that location? That is under the tank of the toilet. It becomes more disgusting if the tank is touching a sheetrock wall and the icky stuff has spread to the wall. Bottom line: An inspector does not need to put his or her head in the toilet, but that head should be placed under the toilet.
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Steven L. Smith
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Interesting Steve. Mold is nasty stuff and this is a convincing reason to have buyers order home inspections.