The Mold Explosion in new construction

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Check out this excellent article by ph Lstiburek, PhD, P. Eng. at

Building Science Consulting on the mold and moisture problems of

newer homes.

" The Mold Explosion: Today's Houses make it easier for mold to find

the food and water it needs to survive. The cure is a quick cleanup

and smarter choices in materials. "

http://www.buildingscienceconsulting.com/resources/mold/FHB184_Mold_Ex

plosion.pdf

Joes's Top Ten links to the following articles on the website which

may be of interest:

http://www.buildingscienceconsulting.com/topten/default.htm

-Top Ten Dumb Things to do in the South: Joes looks at why southern

builders use northern builder techniques

-Top Ten Dumb Things to do in the North: Residential and Commercial

No-No's

-Top Ten Rules of Wood Durability: Things get wet -­ let them dry