Mold: Getting to Know the Enemy
Wednesday, November 14th, 2001 PropertyIndoor air quality is gaining momentum as a matter of public acknowledgment and an insurance company liability. But buildings may have been festooned with colonies of mold and mildew long before the onset of weather that inflicts physical damage. Questions to ask include: • Which types of mold and mildew are now present? • Were any colonies present prior to the storm? • Was the condition exacerbated by the storm? • How can the distinction be proven? • Which fungal colonies are traceable to housekeeping practices, deferred maintenance, and sanitation habits versus those stemming from insurable storm damage?
External References & Further Reading
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