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Where did my mold inspector get that idea?
Reference Book or His Imagination?
Mold problems and the solutions to them can sometimes be simple and straightforward. It may not require the involvement of an independent mold inspector.
Sometimes mold problems are complex and true long term solutions for them can be elusive. It may require knowledge of indoor air quality, building forensics, and mold biology. It is in these situations that the services of a mold inspector are needed.
Unfortunately, you should never assume that your mold inspector's testing methods, interpretations of findings, and written answers and recommendations, will be valid or non-bias.
Do you know where your inspector came up with his or her opinions or suggestion? After hurricane Wilma, Francis, and jean hit Stuart homes, ripped roofs of houses in Fort Perice, and disrupted lives and routines in Jensen Beach, Port St Lucie, and Vero many unqualified mold inspectors came out of the wood work offering poor advice and taking advantage of people.
Can your inspector back up opinions and suggestions with meaningful certifications, experience, books and other literature, or are you relying on the unverifiable opinions of a stranger?
Besides 15 years home inspection experience, 5 years mold inspection experience, and several mold inspector certifications, our inspector has read and base many opinions on the following books:
1)World Wide Mold Exposure Standards
For Mold and Bacteria
References:
Robert Brandys, PhD, MPH, PE, CIH, CSP, CMR and Gail Brady MS, CSP, CMR
Contains lots of information on low medium and high mold spore levels in indoor environments with stats from scientist and governments from around the world.
2) http://www.uwlax .edu/biologh/volk/fungi3/sld039.htm
By Mycology Professor Dr. Volk
Lots of mold biology information.
3) IESO Standards of Practice for the Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality Vol 1
Mold Sampling: Assessment of Mold Contamination
2nd edition June 2003
Offers suggested standards for mold inspection and sampling.
4) Home Dampness and Molds, Parental Atopy, and Asthma in Childhood: a Six-year Population-based Study By Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom:
Environmental Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health, University of Helsinli, Helsinki, Finland:
Department of Health Care Administration, Diwan Collage of Management, Tainan, Taiwan
The article states that mold odors has be shown to greatly increase a child's chances of developing asthma, this is not a reaction but the development of a health condition just from mold odors.
5) BEC Bailey Engineering Corp
Ron Bailey P.E., CIAQP, CIE
Hollice Bailey P.E. CIAQP, CIE
The Paston Effect
Baileyeng.com
Excellent source of information to aid in the investigation of humidity problems.
6) How Humidity is Expressed
Jane R. Thorngren, Ph.D.
Adjunct Instructor, Earth Sciences
Palomar Community College
San Marcos, California
Excellent article on relative humidity, specific humidity, temp pressure, volume, and how they relate to each other.
7) The Diagnosis and Incidence of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Glenn D. Roberts, PHD
Jens U. Ponikau, MD and 5 additional doctors.
Discusses the incidence of AFS in patients with chronic rhino sinusitis
8)Fungi and Human Health Effects
By: Herbert Layman Technical Director of U.S. Micro Solutions, Inc. ( Microbiology Lab)
Great reliable source of info on the health effects of mold his sources were Clinical Mycology, 2003, Manual of Clinical Microbiology 8th edition vol 2. Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 2nd edition.
Bioaerosols Assessment and Control,
CDC "Updated findings on pulmonary hemorrhage/hemosiderosis among infants.
Croft WA, Jarvis BB, and others.
9) Bioaerosols Assessment and Control
By the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
Janet Macher, Sc.D, M.P.H
Harriet A. Ammann, Ph,D., D.A.B.T.
Harriet A. Burge, Ph.D .
Donald K. Milton, M.D., Dr.P.H. M.O.H.
Philip R. Morey, Ph.D, CIH.
at el. This is considered the Bible of the indoor air quality and mold industry.
Covers health effects of mold, covers mold inspection and sampling, bacteria, dust mites and other allergens, general IAQ and much more. Is relied on heavily by myself and others in mold and IAQ issues and mold health related issues.
10) IICRC S 520
Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation
And
11) IICRC S 500
Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration
Quickly growing in popularity is relied on heavily by myself and others in remediation recommendations.
12) Field Guide for the Determination of Biological Contaminants in Environmental Samples
From the American Industrial Hygiene Association
H. Kenneth Dillon, Ph.D CIH,
Patrica A Heinsohn, Ph.D, CIH,
And J. David Miller, Ph.D.
This may be considered the authority on sampling materials and methods
For mold, bacteria, and allergens.
13) Construction Materials and Processes second edition
Don Watson A.I.A., F.C.S.I.Covers many construction materials and methods used during the last 50 years or so.
14) Profile of Airborne Fungi in Buildings and Outdoor Environments in the United States
PathCon Laboratories, Norcross, George
And Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta Georgia 30322
Study of the results of 9,619 indoor samples and 2,407 outdoor samples 12,026 fungal air samples total from around the United States. Gives ideas on what are typical and what are atypical indoor and outdoor spore levels and types.
15) Recent research by Advanced Energy and others indicates that a new type of crawl space system, with NO vents to the outside, can provide greatly improved moisture control and significant energy savings when properly installed.
www.crawlspaces.org
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About A Accredited Mold Inspection Service, Inc.
We provide humidity and indoor air quality investigation services well as mold testing for commercial building managers as well as home owners and renters in Aventura, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Doral, Hialeah, Medley, Hallandale, Pembroke Pines, and Miramar.
For Commercial, Long Distance, and Larger Mold Inspections
All of Florida and the Caribbean.
We can test for and provide answers, legal support, and consultation services, in regard to:
Leaks black mold mysterious musty odors bacteria chemicals fumes and gases including: formaldehyde and other aldehydes carbon monoxide as well as carbon dioxide. We also test for VOC's or volatile compounds in the air, dust mite allergens and other bio-allergens, and of course allergenic or toxic mold spores in the air. In addition to the above areas our certified mold inspector also travels to: Hollywood, Davie, Sunrise, Tamarac, Ft Lauderdale, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Palm Beach Gardens, and West Palm Beach. Our certified mold inspector can diagnose toxic mold issues and other IAQ problems in Miami-Dade County, Broward, and Palm Beach County.
You must always let us know in advance what type of our services you feel you are in need of, or what kinds of problems issues or concerns you suspect in your house or office building.
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