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The Homeowner's Guide to Mold

ISBN: 978-0-876-29821-3

July 2006

144 pages

Description
Even a minor, hidden water leak, untreated, can result in major mold problems and thousands of dollars in damage… and a severely mold-contaminated house can’t be lived in or sold! Once moisture combines with dust or mold-friendly materials like drywall, mold can start growing and spreading in as little as 24-48 hours.

This book will show you how to:

  • Inspect for mold throughout a home.
  • Remove mold and keep it from coming back… including the best maintenance procedures to prevent mold growth.
  • Select mold-preventive construction techniques and new mold-resistant materials if you’re building or remodeling.
  • Deal with insurance companies if you’re thinking of submitting a mold damages claim.
  • Select a reliable mold removal contractor, and know when you need one.
  • Plus standard procedures and costs for mold remediation, testing, and repair work

FEATURES:

Invaluable tips on:

  • Recognizing mold, will full-color photographs
  • Removing mold safely and effectively
  • Mold removal contractors and insurance issues
About the Author

Michael Pugliese, CMR, CMT is the author of The Homeowner's Guide to Mold, published by Wiley.

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