Found bad inspection...what to do

[wforsyth]

That picture is of a disease, described in the next link, caused by mold spores.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by wforsyth

That picture is of a disease, described in the next link, caused by mold spores.

I couldn't find where the disease was caused by "mold spores."

There are several molds, such as Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Trichoderma, and Penicillium that produce mycotoxins that can affect health.

As your link tells us, “Coccidioidomycosis is an infection caused by breathing in spores of Coccidioides immitis, a fungus found in the soil in certain parts of the southwestern U.S., Mexico, and Central and South America.”

While Coccidioides immitis and the various molds are, indeed, fungi, comparing them in the manner you have done is like saying apples and oranges are the same simply because they both are fruits.

[Jeff Merritt]

Mold grows inside mildew does not grows outside only.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by jmerritt1

Mold grows inside mildew does not grows outside only.

Hmmmmmmmmm. I can't agree with that.

[Jae Williams]

Mildew is a grey, mold-like growth caused by one of two different types of micro-organisms. In unaired places, such as a basement, it can have a strong musty odor.

Mildew growing on a leaf. The ladybird is a Psyllobora species which feeds on the mildew.


What most horticulturalists and gardeners call mildew is actually powdery mildew, caused by various Ascomycota fungi. There are several species, all pests of flowering plants, which are obligate parasites. The species that affects roses is Sphaerotheca pannosa var. rosa.
The other main form of mildew is downy mildew, which is a member of the Oomycota phylum in the Protista kingdom. In commercial agriculture, downy mildew is a particular problem for growers of potatoes, grapes and vine-type vegetables.
Mildew can thrive on any organic matter, not just living tissue, and can appear on clothing, leather, paper, and the ceilings, walls and floors of many homes. It often lives on shower walls.

[OK--so it's from Wikipedia, but it sure does seem to be authoritative.]

How to Prevent and Remove Mildew in Relation to the House and Household Furnishings from Virginia Tech and Virginia State University

A couple of universities in Va don't agree, either.

[acox]

Since we're on the Fungi topic:

A mushroom walks into a bar, sits down and orders a drink.
The bartender says, "We don't serve mushrooms here."

The mushroom says, "Why?! I'm a fun guy!"

[ejennings1]

good reading here, a lot of variables not mentioned and tough to make some determination after 6 months, not to mention the college student factor. It may be as simple as a bathroom venting into the attic space creating the moisture.... the best defense for an inspector is documentation... if you didnt put it down, you didnt do it...

[jschulte]

Originally Posted by jmerritt1

Mold grows inside mildew does not grows outside only.

When did it learn to discriminate?

[ggreene]

There Is No Way After 6 Months You Can Burn The Inspector, I Think The Best Advice Is To File An Insurance Claim!

[Harold E. Miller]

Hey no need for mildew proof caulking in the showers anymore....it doesn't grow there.....
OK now I am confusing myself.....

[kbreedlove]

Ref. the mildew. There is according to all the training I have had in indoor air quality, no such thing as mildew in the home with the exception of being on certain plants. What we most commonly refer to as mildew is mold, having said that, we can only refer to our findings as fungal growth, without testing.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by kbreedlove

Ref. the mildew. There is according to all the training I have had in indoor air quality, no such thing as mildew in the home with the exception of being on certain plants. What we most commonly refer to as mildew is mold, having said that, we can only refer to our findings as fungal growth, without testing.

When I was growing up in South Texas, Spring cleaning entailed getting the Clorox and the steel wool and cleaning all the mildew out of the bathtubs, showers, and sinks. It was mildew 45 years ago, and what I occasionally get in my interior bathroom that has no windows is still mildew. I find that my Clients know what mildew is to, as do Clorox and Lysol since they make my favorite mildew cleaners.

[Michael Larson]

Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is mildew and is it different than mold?

"What is mildew?" The answer depends on whether you ask a scientist or a nonexpert. Mycologists, who study fungi, use the term "mildew" only for fungi that grow on plants. When mycologists say "Mildew," they mean the white growth that causes diseases in plants.
People who are not scientists use the term "mildew" differently. For them, mildew is the discoloration caused by mold in buildings. The molds that grow around windows or in bathrooms are called "mildew."
Is mildew different than mold? The mycologist would say they are different. Mildew only grows on plants outdoors. The nonexpert, however, sees the effects of mold growing indoors and calls it "mildew."

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by mlarson

People who are not scientists use the term "mildew" differently. For them, mildew is the discoloration caused by mold in buildings. The molds that grow around windows or in bathrooms are called "mildew."

Bingo!

I also use main panel and subpanel in my reports, and I don't walk on roofs.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by ggreene

There Is No Way After 6 Months You Can Burn The Inspector

Why on earth would anyone want to, in the first place?