Re: new member looking for suggestions

[Guest guest]

i think everyone will tell yoiu to get out.

Rob or Sunseri <RobRose@...> wrote: Hi listmates,

I am new to this group. I suspect we have mold between a wall in our house

because a leak last December went thru the wall into another room. We would like

to move anyway (even if there is no mold, we want to move by next summer) & I am

not sure what steps to take in remediation. The suspected mold area is off of a

hallway that we could close off. I am hoping to be able to live in the house

while we repair what needs to be repaired. There are several inexpensive

remedies for molds (ozone, anti-microbial UV lights and another one that escapes

me at the moment). Are any of these worth looking into? What would some of you

experienced folks look into? Must walls be ripped down? I am saving my money to

build green and do not want to spend the money to turn this house into a healthy

home, just want to make it as good as any other home on the market if that makes

sense. No one in the house is of failing health, so I am assuming (hoping) any

mold we have is perhaps

allergy provoking but not toxic.

TIA,

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am no expert on the matter. But I have been through it and may be able to

give you some advice. Like I said, no expert, so take it for what it is

worth.

**I am new to this group. I suspect we have mold between a wall in our

***house because a leak last December went thru the wall into another room.

Why do you think that? What are the signs there may be possible mold in

your walls?

****We would like to move anyway (even if there is no mold, we want to move

by next summer) & I am not sure what steps to take in remediation.

There could be a few different answers to that question, dependant upon what

you are seeing as signs of possible mold.

****The suspected mold area is off of a hallway that we could close off.

Good. Do it immediately if you think it to be a problem area. I don't know

the specifics of your home, but whatever it is, if you can close it off as

easy as you say, then do it. Better safe than sorry.

****I am hoping to be able to live in the house while we repair what needs

to be repaired.

Again, that depends on how big the problem is. Often times that is not a

good thing to do. When mold is being removed, it becomes airborne. That is

one

of the most dangerous times as it is more easily inhalable and can get in

the lungs. (Kind of like asbestos on this point). It can be bad for everyone.

But little children, old people and those who have been ill are most at risk.

But like I said, can happen to anyone.

****There are several inexpensive remedies for molds (ozone, anti-microbial

UV lights and another one that escapes me at the moment). Are any of these

worth looking into?

Yes and no. If you are intending to put this home on the market, you need

to have the mold removed, physically. While the other items you mention may

or may not have value, the mold itself needs to go. The sooner the better.

Mold is a living substance and can grow.

*****What would some of you experienced folks look into? Must walls be

ripped down? I am saving my money to build green and do not want to spend the

money to turn this house into a healthy home,

Unfortuately, if you are intending to sell it, you may need to turn it into

a healthy home to generate the best return on your investment.

***just want to make it as good as any other home on the market if that

makes sense.

Yes, it does. You will either have to repair or disclose and/or both. The

market is changing in most parts of the country. You have mold it sounds

like. One way or the other you have to address it. And one way or the other,

it will cost you some money. Sorry to tell you the bad news.

****No one in the house is of failing health, so I am assuming (hoping) any

mold we have is perhaps allergy provoking but not toxic.

Hmmmm? Allergies from mold can be just as serious as toxicity. There is

also infection and hypersensitivity. Glad to hear your family is not of ill

health. Almost all of us on this board are or have been seriously ill from

mold. Ya never know who or from how long of an exposure one will become ill.

My advice to you would be to remove the mold. And depending on how big of

an area, how hard is it to get to, what type is there, etc, it may be

something that requires the services of a professional mold remediator. (watch

out in

this area. there are many self professed professionals - no licenses are

required and many have no insurance for mold remediation). In the meantime, do

section that area off from your family. Get it taken care of ASAP before it

becomes a bigger problem.

Hope that helps!

Sharon