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.
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.
How about further investigation and evaluation by a qualified environmental specialist, industrial hygienist, and/or mold testing laboratory.
thanks robert. I having problems thinking today. Must have been those spores entering my lungs this morning…:roll: forgot my mask.
How much is too much fungi? The light dusty stuff–do you call this out for remediation?
Nope…
The “light, dusty stuff” can easily be Aspergillus/Penicillium or other molds that can be a health hazard. Even as a mold inpspector, I don’t try to determine what the type of mold it is. Doing so is unprofessional and will eventually make a fool out of you. Even Stachybotrys (the one that gets the name black mold) can appear different colors.
It is best to have a CERTIFIED mold inspector come out and take samples that are sent to a lab that specializes in microbial testing.
Only a few states have requirements for certification, so please make sure that any inspector and/or remediator is properly trained.
There are a lot of hacks out there who don’t have a clue what they’re doing, especially in remediation.
Look for IICRC S-520 Standard Cerification