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The Biggest Mold Settlement

April 15, 2009

17 companies were included in the suit, but Crenshaw Lumber Co. Inc. took the brunt of it, paying 13 of the $22.6 million. Crenshaw supplied the wood to build the Gorman’s 1999 home. The wood used to build the house frame was improperly stored and mold was growing on framing studs by the time it was used for construction. However, as part of the settlement, Crenshaw admits to no wrongdoing.

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Three Mold Remediation Shortcuts to Watch Out For

February 17, 2009

Here are three shortcuts or quick-fixes that a dishonest remediator may use. While some of these tactics may work in conjunction with other more effective remediation tactics, using them alone is usually a red flag that your remediator is trying to bilk you out of money with a shortcut.

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How to Grow Stachybotrys (Black Rot Mold)

January 15, 2009

It isn’t easy to grow stachybotrys in your home. It grows more slowly than other molds and requires more favorable conditions. Stachybotrys needs four specific ingredients to start growing: warmth, nutrients, water, and time.

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