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Does This Mold Victim Deserve $8 Million?

December 1, 2010

So when people hear about a multi-million dollar lawsuit they tend to believe it is a gross exaggeration of the victim’s suffering. Well, I have an easy way to determine if it is or not. It comes down to permanent damage. It’s tragic that this boy had to suffer due to a school’s alleged negligence, but if he can fully recover then $8 million is not just compensation.

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Guardian Preservation Services Featured on PBS Mold Removal Special

November 23, 2010

Guardian Preservation Services was recently featured on the PBS “For Your Home” special on mold removal. The episode centers on a 200-year-old log cabin that was moved to the top of a mountain. The cabin recently suffered winter damage including frozen pipes and a leaky roof that allowed water to intrude, causing indoor mold growth over time. Guardian explained the dangers of mold on health and property, as well as proper and efficient mold removal methods.

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Courthouse of Horrors

October 29, 2010

Inspectors found a significant mold spore count in the air and a large amount of slimy mold in the events. The building had a noticeable moldy smell. Employees have complained about “strokes, allergies, rashes.” In the last two years, three employees have had to be carried off by ambulance to the hospital.

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The Haunted Mold House of Bay Ridge

October 21, 2010

The legend has a few facts correct. The house does belong to Frank Landy, who is actually still alive. He and his wife were known to have screaming matches that would wake up the neighborhood. The couple divorced in the 90s and both vacated the house. Landy refused to sell the house at the time since he did not want half of the sale to go to his soon-to-be ex-wife.

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Fire Chief Laughs Off Mold Complaint, Fire Station Closes

October 19, 2010

Fox 8 in North Carolina caught Fire Chief David Taylor in a lie, or what he refers to as a “miscommunication.” A few weeks ago, a serious mold issue was discovered in the Station 12 in High Point. The AC units on the roof leaked over the summer, causing moisture to leak through the roof and dampen ceiling tiles above a sleeping area. The mold was tested and found to be dangerous. Station 12 was closed down for cleaning and the three firefighters were relocated.

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Mold Prevention Tip: Clean Those Gutters

October 18, 2010

Considering how much work they do, gutters are relatively cheap and there is no excuse not to have them. Aluminum is the most popular and affordable choice. Vinyl gutters are also inexpensive, but suffer from expansion and contraction with temperature changes. Steel can also work, but is prone to rust.

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How Mold Spent Its Summer Vacation

October 14, 2010

Rather than discuss any individual case, I can just identify the patterns. Elementary and high school classes generally begin in late August or September. About a month before classes start, a custodial crew rolls into these school buildings, that have been more or less empty during the summer months, and begins a thorough cleaning in preparation for the students.

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Clash of the Chitins

October 13, 2010

If anything, this study will help us fully understand why mold can cause severe asthma attacks in some but not others. One of the reasons toxic mold remediation is so misunderstood is because it usually does not affect everyone in the same moldy place equally. More emphasis needs to be put on the reasons why some people are more susceptible.

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Bachelorette Candidate Has Deep, Dark Secret (Hint: It’s Mold)

October 7, 2010

Five years ago, Kirk was a runner in college – a successful athlete. But his life was turned upside down when he moved into a new house that happened to be really old. Apparently, Kirk did not spring for a mold inspector or mold removal specialist to check out the new pad before moving in. Soon afterwards, Kirk started having trouble breathing, feeling dizzy, and couldn’t think straight. He lost his short-term memory, lost feeling on the left side of his body, and eventually couldn’t even speak! His very life was in peril.

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Rachel Ray Does Not Read This Blog, Makes Classic Mold Mistake

August 16, 2010

The host of “The Rachel Ray Show” and “30-Minute Meals” is suing for $3 million, the price of the home, because those lazy home inspectors missed deadly mold growing in certain areas of the home.

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