The Homeowner's Guide to Mold

The Homeowner's Guide to Mold
by Michael A. Pugliese

The Homeowner's Guide to Mold
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Author: Michael A. Pugliese
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-06-30
ISBN: 0876298218
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: R.S. Means Company

Book Reviews of The Homeowner's Guide to Mold

Book Review: A clear and helpful resource with an available author.
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is clear and direct with just the right amount of necessary information if you are buying a house or need to remediate a mold problem.
Unfortunately I read this book after having an inadquate remediation. He emphasizes that the contractor who is doing the remediation should never be the same firm that is doing the pre and post-testing--a clear conflict of interest. I found it helpful that the real magic humidity number is 47% or less in order to discourage mold growth. And yes, he actually did spend time on the phone with us regarding our particular situation!

Summary of The Homeowner's Guide to Mold

As homeowners learn more about the real damage mold can cause to their health and home, their concerns are rapidly rising. They're beginning to realize that their energy-efficient, "tight" homes built since the '70s energy crisis can actually be havens for destructive mold, thanks to poor circulation and "mold-friendly" materials like conventional drywall and particleboard. They're also discovering that many insurance companies are no longer covering mold-related damages. This puts the burden on the homeowner (and the contractor, for new or remodeled homes) to prevent mold before it causes serious and expensive problems.

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 from RSMeans, the nation's best-known construction cost authority.

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