Guest guest Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Growing Moldy in Portland http://www.portlandrealestateblog.com/realestate/2007/06/growing-moldy-i.html TEST RESULT: Total Count of Mycelial Fragments (fungal structures capable of reproduction): 23,100 Total Count of Fungal Spores (reproductive bodies): 58,200 100% of sample: Aspergillus/Penicillium-like (potentially allergenic, potentially toxigenic, water indicator mold type) SAMPLE CONCLUSION: Condition 3 (actual mold growth) Confirmed Your first reaction is, " that can't be good. " You're right. That's pasted right out of the mold inspector's report (who was brought in after the home inspector recommended a specialist). The solution is $7500 in remediation. The three steps to remediation are: 1) Removing the source of moisture by replacing the roof 2) Providing adequate ventilation to prevent high humidity levels 3) Treating and removing the existing active mold growth The lesson learned here was the importance of roof maintenance. Moss growth hadn't created visible leaks but allowed moisture to seep in. By | Jun 22, 2007 --------------------------------- No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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