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Mold Causes Child Permanent Brain Damage

July 28, 2010

Ebony joins the ranks of many others who have had permanent damage as a result of failed remediation of mold. Yet, despite these examples, there is still a large public consensus that does not believe mold can do anything more than irritate allergies. For this reason, building owners will not even seek a mold removal estimate.

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Water Hose Replacement Tips

June 11, 2010

Once again, prevention is the key here. You simply need to develop a maintenance schedule to routinely check these water hoses for leaks. Check for leaks in the hose lining as well as where it is secured to the pipes. This should be done at least once a year, but I recommend you check for leaks on water hoses at the same time as other water leaks that can occur once a month.

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Finding and Repairing Chimney Leaks

January 15, 2010

Improper or worn flashing around a chimney along the roof is the most common source for leaks. A hairline crack above the flashing will allow a vast amount of water to pour into your home during heavy rains. Flashing can be worn, or corroded over time. Aluminum flashing tends to wear fastest, lasting about 5 years. Your flashing might also be improperly installed. Flashing should not just be glued to the brick, there should be a stepped flash or counterflash slipped into a one inch slot. Whatever you do, do not use caulk to repair flashings and instead use a high pressure polyurethane sealant. You can test the resistance of your flashing by running a low pressure hose around the chimney to roof intersection and see if any water comes inside.

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Pipe Leak Destroys Brand New $174 Million Hotel

November 6, 2009

In fact, the mold which has jeopardized the value of the $174 million building could have originated from a single leaking pipe on the roof. The pipe leads to the air conditioning unit where it could have spread water and volatile organic compounds throughout the convention center. This one leak could have caused the mold in several rooms and on multiple floors. A third party mold remediator confirmed the mold in the footage was “extensive,” noting, “It is pretty severe.”

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College Struggles for Mold Solutions

November 3, 2009

The school seems to have reacted to the complaints by paying for minor cosmetic repairs, draining the school’s funds without addressing the underlying problems. Complaints were made that leaks in the ceiling were making the ceiling tiles moldy. The school responded by replacing the tiles without repairing the leak. This is an incredibly poor decision and I hope it is not exemplary of the typical decisions made at Charleston.

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When a Building is Functioning Correctly It Will Not Have Mold

August 13, 2009

Serious mold growth only occurs when there is a lot of water. Correct building design allows for a normal amount of water vapor to ventilate through the building and escape outside. So the only reason mold should exist is if there is an abnormally high amount of water or the building is not doing its job.

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