The Mold Survival Guide: For Your Home and for Your Health

The Mold Survival Guide: For Your Home and for Your Health

The image was shocking: a couple wearing protective suits and masks in their own home The accompanying USA Weekend story documented the mold-related headaches, fatigue, and respiratory problems that forced Melinda Ballard and Ron Allison to abandon their dream house, leaving all their possessions behind. Another family was so terrified that they had their mold-filled house torn down.Mold growth threatens property managers and builders, as well as home owners and renters. Legal settlements in some mold cases have reached the millions, and home insurance rates are skyrocketing. Some people argue that mold concerns are exaggerated; others are convinced that mold growth is destroying their health.In The Mold Survival Guide, a prominent indoor air quality professional teams up with a writing specialist to describe mold, to explain where and why it flourishes in homes, and to offer advice on how to eradicate mold while minimizing health risks. The book includes a chapter by two physicians who explain how exposure to mold can affect health.With clear scientific explanations and expert advice, The Mold Survival Guide is a valuable resource for anyone worried about a common household problem that can have serious consequences.

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9781421404936
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Johns Hopkins University Press
Manufacturer	Johns Hopkins University Press
NumberOfPages	240
PublicationDate	2004-04-22
Publisher	Johns Hopkins University Press
ReleaseDate	2004-04-22
Studio	Johns Hopkins University Press

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