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Three
certified mold inspectors have combined their knowledge to
write this 214-page complete mold guide. It is designed to
empower the home or building owner, insurance adjuster, lawyer,
apartment or hotel manager, or a member of a maintenance
crew about mold related issues. The same principles that
apply to homes, also apply to apartment complexes, retail
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Learn
about the conditions required for mold growth, the effects
of mold on health, about toxic black mold, mycotoxins, allergies
caused by mold, how mold affects building structures, how to
select a qualified inspector and remediator, mold testing,
fix a mold problem, and learn about mold prevention.
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MOLD
MATTERS
Solutions and Prevention
By
Charles, Danielle, and Rachelle Dobbs,
Mold detection experts and lecturers
Copyright 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS - page 1
ALL
ABOUT MOLD
What
is mold?
What are the conditions for mold growth?
How mold affects health
How mold affects building structures
Is there anything that can kill mold?
Why can’t I just get an air cleaner?
HOW
TO HANDLE WATER INTRUSION
What
to do with wet building materials and furnishing
ASSESSING
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
What
are indoor pollutants?
How to test indoor air for mold
What type of mold assessment do I need?
10
Commandments to avoid getting ripped off
10 Revelations
THE PROCESS OF MOLD REMOVAL
1.
THE MOLD ASSESSMENT PHASE
MOLD
INSPECTION
What is a mold inspection?
Mold inspection flowchart
What are red flags?
What is a mold remediation protocol?
When is a mold inspection warranted?
What to look for in a mold inspector
What to expect in a mold inspection report
What equipment is used in mold/water detection
SAMPLING
What is sampling?
Sampling flowchart
When is sampling warranted?
What to expect in a Laboratory Report
What to expect in a Sampling Report
What kind of samples do I need?
How many samples do I need?
Our sampling guidelines
What are factors that produce false negatives?
How to understand your laboratory report
Why is Stachybotrys different?
Stachybotrys mold case studies
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MOLD
MATTERS
Solutions and Prevention
By
Charles, Danielle, and Rachelle Dobbs,
Mold detection experts and lecturers
Copyright 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS - page 2
2.THE
MOLD REMEDIATION PHASE
What is mold remediation?
Mold remediation flowchart
What are the qualifications of a mold remediator?
What equipment is used in mold remediation?
What are the EPA Mold Remediation Guidelines?
3.THE POST-REMEDIATION PHASE
What is a clearance test?
INSURANCE
TIPS
Insurance
tips involving water damage
Insurance tips involving mold
REAL
ESTATE TRANSACTION TIPS
General
transaction tips
Seller beware
Buyer beware
PREVENTION
MOLD
PREVENTION
How to detect leaks with water alarms
Tips on controlling moisture and water intrusion
IMPROVING INDOOR AIR QUALITY WITH PLANTS
Indoor air pollutants
Removal of Formaldehyde by houseplants
INVENTORY YOUR POSSESSIONS
PAPER:
PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK WITH MOLD
FUNGAL
LIBRARY
MOLD
REMEDIATION IN BIBLICAL TIMES
REFERENCES
OTHER
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