Even a minor, hidden water leak, untreated, can result in major mold problems and thousands of dollars in damage… and a severely mold-contaminated house can’t be lived in or sold! Once moisture combines with dust or mold-friendly materials like drywall, mold can start growing and spreading in as little as 24-48 hours. This book will show you how to: Inspect for mold throughout a home. Remove mold and keep it from coming back… including the best maintenance procedures to prevent mold growth. Select mold-preventive construction techniques and new mold-resistant materials if you’re building or remodeling. Deal with insurance companies if you’re thinking of submitting a mold damages claim. Select a reliable mold removal contractor, and know when you need one. Plus standard procedures and costs for mold remediation, testing, and repair work FEATURES: Invaluable tips on: Recognizing mold, will full-color photographs Removing mold safely and effectively Mold removal contractors and insurance issues

The thought of Mold in you home terrifies many people. And rightly so. Some Molds are very harmful. The first instinct is to call a professional mold inspector who will likely charge hundreds of dollars to perform an inspection you can do yourself. In fact, the chances are you can and will do a better job. Inspectors want to get in, get out, and get paid. You have more time, more opportunity, and more at stake to poke into every corner and know the history. Be more thorough. A mold inspector will likely recommend professional remediation. That's a big word that will cost Big money. Most likely, you will be able to do most or all the work.

The thought of Mold in you home terrifies many people. And rightly so. Some Molds are very harmful. The first instinct is to call a professional mold inspector who will likely charge hundreds of dollars to perform an inspection you can do yourself. In fact, the chances are you can and will do a better job. Inspectors want to get in, get out, and get paid. You have more time, more opportunity, and more at stake to poke into every corner and know the history. Be more thorough. A mold inspector will likely recommend professional remediation. That's a big word that will cost Big money. Most likely, you will be able to do most or all the work.

Explains what molds are, where they grow, why they grow, and illnesses they can cause, and includes information on ways to protect one's home and possessions from mold.

The definitive guide to understanding and managing the effects of water on buildings Water in Buildings: An Architect's Guide to Moisture and Mold is a detailed and highly useful reference to help architects and other design professionals create dry, healthy environments, without jeopardizing a project with poor liability management. Much more than a book of "quick fixes," this practical guide illuminates an essential understanding of the "whys" of moisture problems, including valuable information on how water behaves and how its performance can be anticipated and managed in building design. With a special emphasis on water's role in creating mold, an issue of growing concern and liability, Water in Buildings offers the most up-to-date information on rainwater management, below-grade water management, foundations, wall and roof construction, mechanical systems, moisture, and much more! Providing authoritative guidance to designers and builders, this definitive guide features: * Clear explanations of how water interacts with building materials and equipment * An in-depth exploration of the paths of leaks * Numerous case studies on such well-known structures as Mount Vernon, Independence Hall, and Wingspan (Frank Lloyd Wright) * Numerous descriptive drawings and photographs

Are you experiencing the dilemma of having a MOLD infestation or other mold problems in your home? Maybe you're regularly experiencing health issues and concerned about the air quality in your house? It could be a new home or an older home, regardless, mold will grow and multiply rapidly under the right conditions. This book will help homeowners to correctly and safely deal with potential toxic mold growing in their homes. It provides detailed step by step instructions on how to completely remove and prevent mold growth. The mold removal strategies in this book include the following: -Cleaning mold from walls, ceilings, air conditioning vents (A/C), and more.-How to remove moldy building components such as drywall, wood, and flooring-How to properly discard moldy materials without contaminating your indoor air-Inspection methods and sampling techniques-Offers free videos on how to remove mold growth from your home-Outlines mold prevention strategies and checklists for mold removal and prevention.-Outlines safe work practices and the use of personal protective equipment to keep you safe during the removal process-Outlines actions that can be taken when you find mold growth in your home-And much more..MOLD: The Ultimate Homeowners Removal Guide will serve as a step by step reference manual to every homeowner, renter, and individual, facing mold exposure from leaks, flooding, sick buildings, and more.