Guest guest Posted December 31, 2001 Report Share Posted December 31, 2001 http://homerepair.about.com/library/weekly/aa123001.htm Fungus Among Us Not your normal 'moldy oldie' Join the Discussion " My black mold story " Sanafos Related Resources • Environmental Resources • Better Method to Detect Dangerous Molds From Other Guides • About Mold Allergies Elsewhere on the Web • MoldUpdate.com • Stachybotrys chartarum Dateline: 12/30/01 Some people subscribe to the theory that environmental hazards around the home simply rotate every year on a secret list held by home inspectors. That list has seemingly flip-flopped from radon, to lead-based paint, to urea formaldehyde insulation, to asbestos popcorn ceilings, and then back to radon. Though there is no 'secret list', mold as an environmental concern is in the spotlight lately. Interest has been generated initially from public concern, but more recently maintained by media sensationalism and commercial ventures. New home builders are increasingly aware that mold is a consumer hot button. Mold requires four components for growth: moisture, warmth, poor air quality, and darkness. Remove one of these and you will arrest its spread. A number of commercial websites have sprung up, offering low-cost DIY testing: Hometest Eliminatemold.com StartRemodeling.com One thing to keep in mind while pursuing these economy investigations is that their results will likely not be admitted solely as evidence in litigation. So, if you have in mind to pursue legal recourse, don't expect the cheap, non-expert evidence to stand up. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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