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Mold Information

ALL MOLDS reproduce by making "spores" Mold spores are microscopic and only become visible when individual spores accumulate. According to the United States EPA, these microscopic particles continuously move through indoor and outdoor air. When mold spores find moisture indoors, they may "begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive."



There are Certain Measures that need to be taken within 48 hours of a Water Intrusion problem Water Intrusion Problems can range from:

• Washing Machine Supply Hoses Breaks
• Plumbing Leak in Wall - Floor - Ceiling
• Refrigator
• Roof Leak
• Toilet Over Flows
• Leaky Windows

The above list is Water Intrusion problems, are usually Sudden in nature. Other Commom Areas of Water Intrusion are long term water intrusion problems such as:

• Leaky Roof
• Gutter Failure
• Improperly installed Gutter Down Spouts
• Your Ground Sloping toward your foundation
• Very Slow Seeping Plumbing, toilettes, tubs, domestic water, waste pipes
• Improper Installation of Exterior Siding , Windows and Roof
• Elevated Humitity within the home
• Improperly Maintained Aquariums
• Blocked Dryer Vents
• Water wicking through the foundation to the wood fraiming

And Many More. What Do I Need to Do in the Event A Water intrusion problem becomes Evident?

• Find the source / and have the problem area dried out as soon as possible. Immediately within 24 hours, no later.
• Note for Homeowners: Never use the word MOLD with your insurance agent / adjuster.
• Have the water cleaned us AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.....
• Note: It is not Uncommon for insurance companies to fail on addressing your problem immediately. If you have read your homes, vehicles, RV's, boats you will see that there is an exclusion for mold. (Mold is not covered)
  Give us a Call before contacting your insurance company if possible.

By the time your insurance company has gotten their lowest estimate, the water is soaking into your home, and that is when mold problem arise.

• A Good Disaster Recovery Company that Knows What They are Doing, will insure that your Environmental Rights are not violated during the rehab of the problem.
• A Good Disaster Recovery Company works for you NOT your Insurance Company.
• Don't let the Insurance company Tell you who you are going to use.

Water intrusion whether sudden of has been a long term problem, can TURN into A MOLD Problem Rapidly if not managed correctly and efficiently.



Image 1 - Water Intrusion through a wall caused by Faulty - Improperly Installed Siding (EFIS)
Image 2 - Mold Growth in a Attic Crawl Space. This is often overlooked even during a Home Inspection.

In a Ideal World, The Attic Crawl Space is SUPPOSED to be independent from the living area of the home Hypothetically...

Keep In Mind that Mold Inspection - Testing - Remediation is not Manager by any State or Federal Regulatory Agencies.

Therefore when you read the EPA's Website pertaining to mold, takes a low stance on how to manage and correct mold issues.

If in fact the Mold Was under the control of a State or Regulatory Authority, the regulatory stance on Mold would change Drastically.

As A retired Asbestos - Lead - Mold Abatement and Remediation Contractor, I have come to understand that there are many areas of Regulatory discrepancies. We at Thomas J. Consulting, LLC believe that in the next couple of years, a Regulatory Agency will bring Mold under a set of standards that will require Mold Inspection, Testing, Consulting companies are Properly Licensed with a Minimal Acceptable education / work standards.

If you would like further Information n Mold Please give us a call, our Phone Consultation. are Free

Thomas J. Consulting, LLC 1331 N. Saratoga St. Portland, Oregon 97217

Phone: 503-577-3382             : 1-800-891-8001

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