By Bob Krell, President IAQ Technologies, Inc. Mold cover story from the May 2016 issue of Healthy Indoors Magazine. Mold –Taking a Closer Look You’ve likely heard a bunch about indoor mold over the past several years–from deadly toxic hysteria to total dismissal by purported experts. Both camps appear to have vested interests in promoting
MOLD & HEALTH Modest wetting and drying in buildings and in ventilation systems is normal and generally poses little risk for occupant health. Similarly, very brief episodes of wetting are not usually a problem provided that steps are taken to rapidly dry all materials. “Dampness” is the presence of unwanted and excessive moisture in buildings.
This Guide provides information and guidance for homeowners and renters on how to clean up residential mold problems and how to prevent mold growth. 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
This document was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor Environments Division. It provides practical guidance on how to control moisture in buildings. It is not a textbook, code or standard. Who Should Read this Guide This guide can be used by anyone who designs, builds, operates or maintains buildings and heating, ventilating and
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/i-team/154695282-story By: Randy Travis Posted:Jun 06 2016 08:05PM EDT Updated:Jun 06 2016 11:14PM EDT Gainesville, Ga. – She thought she’d have no trouble one day selling her 10,000 square foot home in a gated community, complete with a beautiful view of Lake Lanier. Instead, a Hall County widow ran afoul of her tenant, a man
