Mold Certification

[James E. Braun, CMI]

Originally Posted by swalker

Hi, I am new to this forum, I too, have questions on detection of mold, and where an inspectors liability begins and ends. I rescently was at a house, and the basement was being finished. The the insulation was yet to be inspected. I noticed the 2x4 studs were filled with mold spores, everywhere. The person performing the construction ignored my warning to have it checked out further. They continued with construction. How can an inspector detect mold that is inside the wall cavity? My knowledge of mold is; it will continue growing, and become a major problem for the home owner, am I right is this going to become 'a sick house.'

Steve

They actually make a special trap with a molded plastic piece called a
Bi-Air Cassette that fits in about a 1/4 inch hole, you poke in the wall. Sticking a plastic hose on a regular air trap is not recommended. You may want to have somebody walk you through the correct way to use this cassette to get an accurate sample taken.