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Old 6/24/09, 9:50 AM
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Default Re: Do you call out attached carpeting around toilets as unsanitary?

"In summary, carpets installed in bathrooms tend to trap moisture, urine, and substances that can cause structural damage and health problems."

I tell people to clean the leaves off their roof because it can cause the shingles to rot. I even tell people that wall paper can become an area for moisture to be trapped in high humidity areas of a bathroom and can cause mold to grow.

Good advise never hurt anyone, except someone wanting to sell the house or someone who make a sales commission.

How about this for advise...

Carpets in the bathrooms can trap moisture, urine, and substances that can lead to bacterial growth and fungi-mold issues, along with structural decay damage in wood floors.



John McKenna, CMI (TREC #4565)
Executive Director - Master Inspector Certification Board
25 Yrs Constr Exp - 13 Yrs Home Inspector Exp
American Home Inspection - East Texas.


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