Not White Paint
At first glance, the home inspector thought the bottom of the subfloor had been painted white.
Upon closer inspection, the inspector concluded it was a bio-growth. An inspector (unless they’re a certified industrial hygienist) shouldn’t say ‘mold’, as doing so makes them the expert in a court of law.
If there’s a bio-growth growing on crawlspace surfaces, there’s a good chance there are issues with inadequate or poor ventilation; leaking toilets, negative grade; no drainage system; downspouts discharging next to the foundation; over-irrigation; leaking water supply or drain pipes; swimming pool leaks; high water table all of which can contribute to high humidity conditions under a house.
Mold spores and wood moisture content above 28% are required for mold to start developing on wood. 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.
The fix: It’s all about controlling the level of moisture in the crawlspace.
The inspectors at Pacific Coast Inspections may not be Industrial Hygienists, but are quite knowledgeable about discussing their observations in a low key manner and making recommendations for further review.
Dan Hopper - Gold Way RE - Westminster, CO
Denver Broker / Real Estate Advocate
Glenn, whatever you want to call it.. bottom line is, there is a water problem (moisuture). That issue will need to be addressed, and correctly! Scary pic, there!!
Mar 28, 2012 12:56 AM
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate
Disgusting picture - I can't believe a person would live in that home and not treat that!
Mar 28, 2012 01:02 AM
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