Monthly Archives: August 2010
Another High School Mold Infested
Yes, mold has invaded the ultimate sanctum. The Library. St. Albans High School Library has visible mold eating the books. 10,060 of them. Apparently while the kids were away, the books had a moist and humid summer. A maintenance crew … Continue reading
MOLD RESEARCH: Head-off Environmental Asthma in Louisiana
Today’s increasing asthma rates are believed to be related to an increase in environmental exposures such as mold, moisture and other allergens. The Head-off Environmental Asthma in Louisiana (HEAL) Project is a collaborative research project conducted by the Tulane University … Continue reading
Portsmouth: Mold Behind Another Move
The city Engineering Department has set a date for the Portsmouth Police Department to vacate the property. The entire building is unsafe for employees although the roof has been replaced. Remediation and repairs must be undertaken to handle the mold … Continue reading
Of Importance to All People Who Breathe
The legal system is full of loopholes, especially involving mold legislation. Now, I don’t know why the loopholes exist, but you know what happens with legal loopholes. (Legal loopholes are like a fisherman’s net with weave too big to catch … Continue reading
Frame with Dry Clean Building Materials to Avoid Mold
Allegedly built with mold contaminated wood, the new dormitory at the University of California is a potential problem. Davis hired a professional assessor to perform tests which did indicate mold existed in the structure, albeit properly treated. Fearing the mold … Continue reading
Mold in Hollywood
Can you believe it? Another moldy school. Hollywood Elementary has mold. Not Hollywood California, but in Jackson County. We hear that they have professionals there to figure out where the mold is coming from so they can figure out what … Continue reading
More School Mold Closures!
Can you believe it? More schools delayed due to mold. The Washington Junior High school day was cancelled when the school flunked its atmosphere test. Mold was found in the gym. Cedar Rapids St. Jude’s Catholic School is also closed … Continue reading
Mold at Ashbrook High
Mold at Ashbrook High. Sounds like one of those 50s horror movies, right? Ashbrook High is joining that list of schools that has been rushing to get mold cleaned up before classes begin. In fact, they may be working twice … Continue reading
Take Your Mold Test Results to Your Allergist
Because mold season is sometimes allergy season, you might need to visit your allergist to get rid of the symptoms. Common symptoms for allergy sufferers: Rashes Itchy, watery eyes Itchiness (body) Difficulty breathing Congestion Anaphylaxis If you are suffering from … Continue reading
Mold Lawsuit in the News
What? Not another Celebrity Lawsuit? The five-bedroom, five-bathroom estate of Rachel Ray in Southampton has mold. In the New York State Supreme Court, Rachel Ray and husband have filed a lawsuit against Amerispec Heritage Home Inspection Service and Joseph Schmitt … Continue reading
Toxic Black Mold
Toxic Terminology the semantics of mold If you’re going to be talking about mold, then you need to get this concept of black mold right. All mold is not toxigenic. Some molds make mycotoxins which are toxigenic, but NOT ALL … Continue reading
And More School Systems Are Fighting Mold
Wet weather, flooding, leaking air conditioning, trapped humidity, old buildings, bad remodels: schools are scrambling to deal with mold-related delays: Kellybrook Elementary School in the Liberty School District-KANSAS CITY, Mo. High mold levels and humidity are responsible for delaying the … Continue reading
Another Fire Station Under Fire from Mold
The living quarters of Maumelle fire station tested positive for mold. Fire fighters have relocated. Municipal court employees have also been relocated from the mold-infested Municipal court building. Where will it strike next?
Mold Strikes Apartment Dwellers in Battle Creek
Fifty-five units of the Glenwood Trace Apartments are empty after the city vacated them due to excessive mold and other violations. Inspections of the 12 units left occupied will commence next week, and may lead to more displacements. It is … Continue reading
MOLD takes Possession of Water-Ravaged Townhouse; Judge has Last Word
Tenant Diana Natale’s townhouse at the low point of their marshy neighborhood has been taken over by mold and is unlivable. Whether it is due to the nearby retention pond or negligence of the landlord is now a moot point … Continue reading
GA Mold Lives on in Daycare
24 states have declared mold statutes but Georgia is not among them. Even if mold is growing unchecked in a daycare, there’s no state statute. Georgia has rigorous statutes for daycare except for mold or indoor air quality.
Tenant Shares Apt with Black Mold
The mold growing in Aminata Ibikounle’s Moline High School Loft is exacerbating her seizure condition. Many people with normal immune systems are not affected by mold, but this tenant has health issues. Gorman USA, the management company has not responded … Continue reading
Mold in South Carolina Schools
The South Carolina Department of Education stopped addressing facility conditions five years ago, so when there is mold, the Education Department has no authority over existing facilities, Years ago they would help address problems brought to us by assessing a … Continue reading
Mold in School
Jesse Stuart Elementary and Southside Elementary School have both been harboring mold due, maintenance thinks, to moisture accumulating after hours when systems are shut off. The health department has made it a requirement to check the moisture content of the … Continue reading
U.S. Mold Spore Count
Allergists say this year’s high mold spore count is because of the wet spring and high humidity. The weather that is good for weeds is also good for mold. So even though the pollen count may be lower, allergic responses … Continue reading
Easley High Cleanup
$75000 Mold Lawsuit Filed
Samara Properties is now being sued after their tenant James Wilson died in October–after Samara Properties failed to respond to written and verbal complaints regarding leaks and mold in the Oklahoma property. James Wilson’s coughing and upper respiratory problems are … Continue reading
Flood Today; Mold Tomorrow in Augusta
Flooding at this Augusta apartment complex was followed up by code violations. Maintenance has been unavailable to residents. The investigating news crew was chased off the property but they have video and will probably be hanging around if there are … Continue reading
Breaking the Mold Ecosystem
Mold requires its own special ecosystem with three elements: moisture, food and warmth. Mold finds this special ecosystem not only where you can see it in your bathroom, but inside your walls, in your attic, and in your crawlspace. Neither … Continue reading
Floods Feed Mold
Timberline flooding has led to several feet of water and sometimes mud deposited in affected homes, leading to a lot of remediation. The soaked areas must be dried, and contaminated housing products like soaked drywall and insulation must be removed. … Continue reading
Special Handling Required
Mold inspectors are getting a work out after this wet spring and summer, high humidity and shade. Mother nature is providing mold and mildew a near perfect ecosystem in a place many homeowners never consider–on the siding. A good rinse … Continue reading
Mold is a Risky Business
The risks associated with having mold in a home vary according to the time of year and the individual involved. Of course the prudent course is to eliminate molds from the living environment. Mold spores exist both inside and outside. … Continue reading