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Louisville One Of The Worst Cities for Allergies & Mold

April 27, 2011

The Asthma & Allergy Foundation recently ranked Louisville, KY one of the worst cities in the nation for allergy sufferers. When the warmer weather comes, mold spores take advantage of the moisture in the air and begin to multiply. Mold can cause many allergy-like symptoms such as itchy watery eyes, scratchy throat, and nasal congestion, especially if it’s growing indoors. If you’re feeling symptoms or think you have a mold problem in your home, it is critical to take immediate action to have it professionally removed before conditions worsen.

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Massive Study Concludes Moldy Homes are Bad for Kids

February 2, 2011

Children whose parents reported any mold or water damage in the home at the beginning of the study were 55% more likely to develop allergic rhinitis, as diagnosed by their doctors.

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What Every Parent Should Know About Mold

December 29, 2010

. In fact, it is more likely that your child will attend a moldy school than live in a moldy home. Our nation’s public school systems have a serious indoor air quality problem that is affecting 20% of all schools at least. Keep in mind, that mold affects people differently so some children will probably not exhibit the same symptoms.

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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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Judge Dispenses Mold Judgment

November 10, 2010

But the tables turned on Meisterman when Housing Court Judge William Edwards not only decided Natale and Faria did not have to pay the rent, but also ordered Meisterman to pay for the couple’s $67-a-night hotel bill and $50-a-day food allowance.

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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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Tennessee Floods Teach New Lessons on Mold

July 16, 2010

The problem here is that many people are tied down with inaction because they have flood insurance. Having flood insurance seems to cause more damage than it saves. They are forbidden to start removing damp materials until an adjuster can come and assess the damage. Unfortunately, during floods that affect hundreds of people, these adjusters are in short supply. It can take weeks before an adjuster will show up. By this time, it’s too late. Your insurance may cover the flood damage, but the mold damage that results is usually not covered by insurance.

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Linton Tenant Learns About Mold the Hard Way

October 28, 2009

When Susan found some wet places in her home after she moved in, her landlord told her that he had already fixed those. The landlord later claimed that he was never told about mold or leaks in the home, or he would have fixed them. The landlord may not be exactly truthful here, but it does not seem as though Susan took those wet spots seriously enough. She later got reports from a licensed property inspector and insurance field adjuster which showed that nearly every window sill, the walls, and under the floor around the rear door of the home were all water damaged.

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Why Schools?

September 28, 2009

The design of most schools makes them susceptible to water damage. Unlike houses, with slanted tile roofs, schools are built with flat roofs. This allows water to pool after rainstorms and eventually creates leaks. For this reason, new schools are often built with pitched roofs.

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Buyer Beware

May 29, 2009

The Thalers sued the Zovkos for fraud and misrepresentation. Fraud is intentional deception for personal gain. But the Zovkos did not intentionally deceive the Thalers because they were not aware of the problems. They did not purposefully misrepresent the problems the house had. It hearkens back to the old saying, “It’s not a lie if you believe it.” Everything the Zovkos knew about the house, the Thalers also knew.

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