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6/19/06, 4:29 PM
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recommendations for microbial growth on floor joist in crawl space
Hello, new to the site.
The question is, what should I recommend be done for microbial growth on the floor joist in the crawl space. "Recommend further evaluation from a licensed blah, blah, blah.......... I'm at a lost for words. Thanks guys. 
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6/19/06, 4:46 PM
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Re: recommendations for microbial growth on floor joist in crawl space
How about further investigation and evaluation by a qualified environmental specialist, industrial hygienist, and/or mold testing laboratory.
Robert O'Connor, PE Consulting Engineer & Inspector LIU CW Post Adjunct Professor NACHI Education Committee www.reporthost.com/-rjo I am absolutely amazed sometimes by how much thought goes into doing things wrong ... 
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6/19/06, 4:54 PM
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Re: recommendations for microbial growth on floor joist in crawl space
thanks robert. I having problems thinking today. Must have been those spores entering my lungs this morning..
 forgot my mask.
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6/19/06, 9:50 PM
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Re: recommendations for microbial growth on floor joist in crawl space
How much is too much fungi? The light dusty stuff--do you call this out for remediation?
“The things that will destroy America are peace at any price, prosperity at any cost, safety first instead of duty first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” Theodore Roosevelt Joe Funderburk, CMI Alpha & Omega Home Inspections, LLC Inspecting Upstate SC & Charlotte Metro, NC NACHI ID: NACHI05120170 www.aohomeinspection.com 
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6/19/06, 10:00 PM
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Re: recommendations for microbial growth on floor joist in crawl space
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- Mike Michael W. Gault, SC RBI 1728 A to Z Home Inspections Charleston, Dorchester & Berkeley Counties in S.C. NACHI05040682 www.atozinspector.com  (843) 442-9755 Charleston Home Inspector
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