Mould and testing

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

Originally Posted by mbazzo

The story was all over the papers and on extreme makeover. he thought he had nothing more than a cold. many of us don't see a doctor with cold symptoms.

Michael, I'm trying to find that mold story in the papers in MI but can't raise it in google. Where did you see it?

[Michael Bazzo, CMI]

Here is a quick search I did on google

http://www.owenscorning.com/homemakeover/episode_100106.asp

http://www.macombdaily.com/stories/081506/loc_extreme001.shtml

http://www.romeoobserver.com/story.asp?storyid=7649

[ldapkus]

Originally Posted by mbazzo

Of course all mold reports come back positive. that's because every home has a mold count. the thing I think your missing is if the report comes back with ELEVATED levels of mold and the species of mold.

That's why you take a "control sample" outside. If the mold count is higher inside than the outside count mold is growing in the home. You then have to find the moisture source, eliminate it, and replace the substrate that the mold was feeding on. Recommend remediation by a professional.

[Michael Bazzo, CMI]

Agreed

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by mbazzo

Here is a quick search I did on google

http://www.owenscorning.com/homemakeover/episode_100106.asp

http://www.macombdaily.com/stories/081506/loc_extreme001.shtml

http://www.romeoobserver.com/story.asp?storyid=7649

A link was made?????????
The family doctor theorized????

Well, it doesn't get any more conclusive that that.

I can not imagine a fireman comming into contact with any toxins on the job?

As for Hauntavirus, well it's a virus and well documented, where your mask.

[Dale Duffy]

After seeking refuge with family and friends for several weeks, she ran out of options and moved her family back into the toxic home.

Oh lord.....

Sounds like another insurance scam that didn't pan out......

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

A link was made?????????
The family doctor theorized????

Or...Made a wild guess.....

[Michael Bazzo, CMI]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

A link was made?????????
The family doctor theorized????

Well, it doesn't get any more conclusive that that.

I can not imagine a fireman comming into contact with any toxins on the job?

As for Hauntavirus, well it's a virus and well documented, where your mask.

As a home inspector, I'm sure you theorize many times through out your inspections.

Do you always where (wear) a mask when entering a crawl or attic?
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[Michael Bazzo, CMI]

Hey Dale, Ive been meaning to ask you, is that a racoon on your head in your avatar?

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by mbazzo

Hey Dale, Ive been meaning to ask you, is that a racoon on your head in your avatar?

Hell yeah Mike....

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by mbazzo

As a home inspector, I'm sure you theorize many times through out your inspections.

Do you always where (wear) a mask when entering a crawl or attic?
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Yes I do.

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

Originally Posted by mbazzo

As a home inspector, I'm sure you theorize many times through out your inspections.

Do you always where (wear) a mask when entering a crawl or attic?
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I wear the full face respirator when I see signs that tell me I should, and I tend to play it safe. The full-face respirator is acutally pretty comfortable. The idea that you won't die is comfortable.